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OW53 FKO

2003 Volvo S80

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

192,041 mi
Last recorded192,041 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW53 FKO
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2014 192,041 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 187,641 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 145,441 miles

signs of front tyres rubbing but not during mot

signs that nearside rear droplink is rubbing on lower stabilizer arm and attatching braket bent slightly

Pass 2 Aug 2011 140,449 miles

front and rear brake discs lipped/corroded

Fail 23 Jul 2011 140,250 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

front and rear brake discs lipped/corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2010 133,801 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 102,044 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 90,129 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 75,038 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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OW53 FKO is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 OW53 FKO, 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 OW53 FKO registered?

OW53 FKO is a 2003 Volvo S80, first registered on 30 December 2003.

Is OW53 FKO safe to buy?

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