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FP03 RWJ

2003 Volvo S80

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

239,665 mi
Last recorded239,665 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2012
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP03 RWJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2012 239,665 miles

n/s door mirror glass damaged

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 6 Jun 2012 239,665 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s door mirror glass damaged

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Jun 2011 214,723 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 214,721 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s door mirror damaged

Pass 1 Jun 2010 186,327 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 185,737 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

o/srear tyre worn uneven

Pass 29 May 2009 156,224 miles

N/S FRONT TYRE OUTER SIDE WALL DAMAGED

Pass 5 Jun 2008 131,383 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2007 110,281 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front wheels slightly close to inner archs on full lock

offside rear brake disc starting to corrode

Pass 23 May 2007 110,281 miles

both front wheels slightly close to inner archs on full lock

offside rear brake disc starting to corrode

Pass 1 Jun 2006 84,537 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 83,501 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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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FP03 RWJ is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 RWJ, 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 RWJ registered?

FP03 RWJ is a 2003 Volvo S80, first registered on 21 May 2003.

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