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FV53 TKE

2003 Volvo S80

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

200,112 mi
Last recorded200,112 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV53 TKE
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2020 200,112 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge void of tread on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside front brake pad linings over 50% worn

Offside hand brake efficiency slightly lower than nearside

Pass 3 May 2019 185,445 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2018 179,088 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 171,532 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre cracking up

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 158,790 miles

Damage to near side front wing and bumper

Fail 28 Apr 2016 158,786 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Damage to near side front wing and bumper

Pass 14 Oct 2015 150,885 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 145,363 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

play in offside track rod

Fail 7 Nov 2013 134,054 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 134,054 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 123,944 miles

exhaust bracket snapped

Fail 19 Nov 2012 123,838 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust bracket snapped

Pass 22 Nov 2011 111,786 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 111,776 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 100,149 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 87,365 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 74,960 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 68,650 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 3 Jan 2008 68,650 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 62,884 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2006 62,883 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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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FV53 TKE is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FV53 TKE, 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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FV53 TKE is a 2003 Volvo S80, first registered on 22 December 2003.

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