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FL53 YJB

2003 Volvo S80

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

208,959 mi
Last recorded208,959 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL53 YJB
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2015 208,959 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 190,996 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 168,653 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear brake discs rusty

Fail 12 Sep 2013 168,414 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear brake discs rusty

Pass 10 Sep 2012 152,882 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 137,344 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

nocking on off side rear

Pass 13 Sep 2011 137,344 miles

nocking on off side rear

Pass 6 Sep 2010 117,616 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 117,616 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 99,595 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 99,952 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 79,066 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Sep 2008 79,066 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 62,896 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 47,273 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo S80?

Based on 422,980 MOT tests across 31,257 vehicles.

73.3%
Pass Rate
7,037
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
31,257
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 16,357
position lamp(s) not working 13,908
Registration plate lamp not working 9,544
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 6,715
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 5,783
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FL53 YJB is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Volvo S80 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 96,140 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volvo S80 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 16,357 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FL53 YJB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo S80 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 23 years old, this Volvo S80 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FL53 YJB is a 2003 Volvo S80, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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