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FM53 KWU

2003 Volvo S80

Silver Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

118,650 mi
Last recorded118,650 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM53 KWU
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2023 118,650 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2023 118,650 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Oct 2022 114,314 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 109,529 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2020 104,465 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush deteriorated / slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush deteriorated / slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust box bracket broken - exhaust still secure

noise from steering rack on lock to lock check

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Fail 9 Oct 2020 104,459 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 100,003 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 99,665 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated slight cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated slight cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective weld broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 98,799 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2017 98,799 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 97,517 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 96,241 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 96,240 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 94,046 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 92,055 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 89,241 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake pads wearing down

Pass 18 Aug 2011 85,093 miles

NSR Tyre wearing on outside edge

Pass 13 Sep 2010 72,948 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 61,171 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 50,458 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 50,458 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 39,042 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 39,042 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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FM53 KWU is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 FM53 KWU, 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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What year was FM53 KWU registered?

FM53 KWU is a 2003 Volvo S80, first registered on 24 December 2003.

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