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FL53 ZZE

2003 Volvo S80

Red Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2017
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

158,029 mi
Last recorded158,029 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL53 ZZE
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2016 158,029 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2016 158,029 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective light on (5.4.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 156,676 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 153,878 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 153,225 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 152,228 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 149,757 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Sep 2013 146,447 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2013 146,402 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside and Offside front brake discs wearing thin

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 139,656 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake discs wearing thin

Inner Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 137,492 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 135,009 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 129,030 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 117,292 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2006 91,257 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 91,257 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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
Full Volvo S80 reliability report

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FL53 ZZE is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Red with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ZZE, 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 ZZE is a 2003 Volvo S80, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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