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FY03 EFB

2003 Volvo S80

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

85,495 mi
Last recorded85,495 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2013
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY03 EFB
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2013 85,495 miles

front tyres some wear edges

fuel cap seal perishing

nearside rear tyre wear inner edge

perishing to both front suspension top bushes

perishing to front brake hoses

slight judder both rear footbrakes

some offside steering rack/rod play

upper engine stabilizer bush torn

windscreen chipped

Fail 1 Mar 2013 85,495 miles

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

front tyres some wear edges

fuel cap seal perishing

nearside rear tyre wear inner edge

offside front wishbone both bushes deteriorating - recommend replace

perishing to both front suspension top bushes

perishing to front brake hoses

slight judder both rear footbrakes

some offside steering rack/rod play

upper engine stabilizer bush torn

windscreen chipped

Pass 12 Mar 2012 77,407 miles

both front brake hoses perishing

fuel cap seal perishing

n/s/f wishbone back bush splitting + front bush starting to separate

o/s/f wishbone back bush starting to separating

slight n/s/f steering rack/rod play

some o/s/f steering rack/rod play

Fail 18 Mar 2011 69,068 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 69,068 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 59,800 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 59,800 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 52,840 miles

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)

Fail 1 Apr 2009 52,840 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 45,724 miles

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

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2008 45,724 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2007 33,596 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 25,654 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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FY03 EFB is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 FY03 EFB, 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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FY03 EFB is a 2003 Volvo S80, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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