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FY03 KPN

2003 Volvo S80

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2017
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

168,287 mi
Last recorded168,287 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY03 KPN
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2016 168,287 miles

rear tires out of shape

Fail 18 Jun 2015 167,065 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 167,065 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 161,281 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 161,280 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 151,658 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 151,650 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Dec 2012 143,593 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/f tyre wearing on edge

Pass 6 Jun 2012 136,654 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust rear bracket broken

Pass 30 Nov 2011 129,134 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2011 129,133 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 123,037 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Fail 7 Jun 2011 123,021 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Dec 2010 116,547 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 110,287 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2009 103,349 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)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 97,082 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 91,483 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 85,465 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 75,179 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 63,109 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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FY03 KPN 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 76.2%.

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 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 FY03 KPN, 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 KPN is a 2003 Volvo S80, first registered on 14 April 2003.

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