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FP03 CNY

2003 Volvo S80

Gold Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

109,912 mi
Last recorded109,912 miles
Recorded on19 May 2020
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP03 CNY
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 May 2020 109,912 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 102,182 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2019 102,124 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 95,942 miles

Rear exhaust silencer hanger bracket fractured - STRONG ADVICE

nearside and offside front lower suspension arm forward mount bushes deteriorated and play - STRONG ADVICE

nearside and offside rear inner sills corroding

Fail 28 Mar 2018 95,942 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer hanger bracket fractured - STRONG ADVICE

nearside and offside front lower suspension arm forward mount bushes deteriorated and play - STRONG ADVICE

nearside and offside rear inner sills corroding

Pass 1 Apr 2017 89,901 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 23 Mar 2017 89,873 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 25 Jun 2015 80,914 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 80,913 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 71,476 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 68,997 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 64,020 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 57,689 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

nearside rear sidelighrt outer inop

slight play in offside rack

Pass 7 Nov 2011 57,689 miles

nearside rear sidelighrt outer inop

slight play in offside rack

Pass 30 Mar 2011 51,002 miles

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs & pads low

Fail 30 Mar 2011 51,002 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs & pads low

Pass 17 Mar 2010 37,775 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 37,774 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 33,547 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 28,517 miles

slight play thru rack and track rod ends

Pass 30 Mar 2007 22,189 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 22,189 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2006 16,235 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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FP03 CNY is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Gold with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 FP03 CNY, 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 FP03 CNY registered?

FP03 CNY is a 2003 Volvo S80, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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