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NG03 FAU

2003 Volvo S80

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

127,518 mi
Last recorded127,518 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG03 FAU
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2019 127,518 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Jan 2018 120,672 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Plastic wheel arch insecure

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 26 Jan 2018 120,671 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Inner Plastic wheel arch insecure

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Jul 2016 106,487 miles

coil springs corroded

surface rust under the vehicle on some componants

Pass 17 Jul 2015 94,074 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system corroded

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

O/S/R tyre cracking

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 84,712 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 84,711 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 13 May 2013 75,985 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 70,204 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 69,017 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 66,318 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 19 May 2010 65,662 miles

all 4 coil springs corroded

Pass 20 May 2009 60,338 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 60,337 miles

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 May 2008 55,046 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 47,916 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 37,585 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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NG03 FAU is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 NG03 FAU, 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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NG03 FAU is a 2003 Volvo S80, first registered on 21 May 2003.

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