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FR03 FXT

2003 Volvo S80

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

150,854 mi
Last recorded150,854 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR03 FXT
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2016 150,854 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pin hole in rear pipe (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Mar 2016 150,854 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pin hole in rear pipe (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 135,716 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 122,655 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 106,719 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2012 88,776 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 79,495 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 64,555 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 64,550 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside 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)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 51,995 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 43,984 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 34,169 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 26,108 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 26,108 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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FR03 FXT is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 FR03 FXT, 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 FR03 FXT registered?

FR03 FXT is a 2003 Volvo S80, first registered on 25 June 2003.

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The MOT history for FR03 FXT shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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