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FV53 TKX

2003 Volvo S80

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

176,707 mi
Last recorded176,707 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV53 TKX
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2016 176,707 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 162,929 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 162,927 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2014 158,174 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2013 148,859 miles

front number plate deteriated but not excessive

Fail 12 Jan 2013 148,856 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front number starting to seperate

Pass 14 Jan 2012 142,034 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 136,701 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 129,227 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 123,034 miles

HANDBRAKE EXCESS TRAVEL

SHEILDS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION

Pass 3 Dec 2007 109,306 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2006 81,694 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2006 81,692 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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
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FV53 TKX is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FV53 TKX, 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 FV53 TKX registered?

FV53 TKX is a 2003 Volvo S80, first registered on 18 December 2003.

Is FV53 TKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV53 TKX shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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