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FY03 RYU

2003 Volvo S80

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

151,763 mi
Last recorded151,763 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 151,763 miles

anti skid message on dash

Fail 28 Aug 2025 151,763 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

anti skid message on dash

Pass 28 Aug 2024 149,593 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 146,616 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 146,197 miles

Offside Rear light cluster damaged

Pass 25 Aug 2021 145,724 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 145,223 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 144,048 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 138,622 miles

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 9 Apr 2018 138,622 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 135,457 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 131,350 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 126,819 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 122,365 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front discs slight lip

o/s/f wishbone bush splitting

Pass 15 Apr 2013 116,302 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 110,840 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 103,439 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 94,359 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 86,602 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2008 77,453 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 67,869 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 57,484 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 RYU is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 FY03 RYU, 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 FY03 RYU registered?

FY03 RYU is a 2003 Volvo S80, first registered on 19 June 2003.

Is FY03 RYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY03 RYU shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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