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FX03 YWB

2003 Volvo S80

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2021
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

182,216 mi
Last recorded182,216 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX03 YWB
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2020 182,216 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2020 181,856 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 177,293 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 172,599 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

O/S wiper has small split

Fail 10 Apr 2018 172,599 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

O/S wiper has small split

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

Pass 10 May 2017 168,101 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 168,101 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 163,415 miles

Front discs corroding on inner face

Front tyres wearing slightly on inner edge

Fail 1 Jun 2016 163,415 miles

Front discs corroding on inner face

Front tyres wearing slightly on inner edge

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

Pass 27 May 2015 158,162 miles

Front discs corroded on inner face

NS rear tyre has nail in tread

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 May 2015 158,162 miles

Front discs corroded on inner face

NS rear tyre has nail in tread

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

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 May 2014 152,624 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Fail 29 May 2014 152,624 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Fail 3 Jun 2013 147,660 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 147,660 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 May 2012 142,825 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2012 142,825 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 137,632 miles

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

slight play in nearside of steering rack

Pass 18 Aug 2010 129,378 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 106,240 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2009 106,240 miles

Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2007 89,755 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 89,755 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

nail in the offside rear tyre

Pass 25 Mar 2006 64,566 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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FX03 YWB is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 FX03 YWB, 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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FX03 YWB is a 2003 Volvo S80, first registered on 20 March 2003.

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