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FV03 FJA

2003 Volvo S80

Silver Petrol 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

180,677 mi
Last recorded180,677 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV03 FJA
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2020 180,677 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

slight oil leak

Fail 17 Aug 2020 180,677 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

slight oil leak

Pass 9 Aug 2019 171,065 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2019 171,064 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 158,490 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 143,717 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2017 143,717 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 128,178 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 113,436 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 113,436 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 97,149 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 71,768 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 62,409 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 62,049 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 58,621 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 58,606 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 50,708 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 50,708 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 44,924 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2009 44,924 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 37,720 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 30,048 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 21,114 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
Full Volvo S80 reliability report

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FV03 FJA is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,401cc 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 FV03 FJA, 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 FV03 FJA registered?

FV03 FJA is a 2003 Volvo S80, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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