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LC03 FMG

2003 Volvo S80

Gold Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

124,298 mi
Last recorded124,298 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC03 FMG
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2020 124,298 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front suspension arm rear bushes light cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

offside of sub frame coated in some form of oil

Fail 13 Nov 2020 124,296 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front suspension arm rear bushes light cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

offside of sub frame coated in some form of oil

Pass 17 May 2019 114,257 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 111,462 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 105,387 miles

both rear outer marker light s slightly showing to the rear

Fail 19 Apr 2017 105,387 miles

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

both rear outer marker light s slightly showing to the rear

Pass 18 Apr 2016 96,082 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2016 96,076 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2015 90,004 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 90,004 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2014 85,296 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 81,264 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 77,175 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2011 68,482 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2011 68,482 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 61,338 miles

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

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

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

o/s park brake reduced effort

Pass 3 Apr 2009 50,062 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2009 50,062 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 38,009 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 26,633 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 19,917 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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LC03 FMG is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Gold with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LC03 FMG, 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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LC03 FMG is a 2003 Volvo S80, first registered on 7 May 2003.

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