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SF53 PFE

2003 Volvo S80

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

109,802 mi
Last recorded109,802 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF53 PFE
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2018 109,802 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn heavily on inside and outside edges 225/50/17

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

Offside Front tyre worn heavily on inside and outside edges 225/50/17

Underside covers fitted obscuring components

Fail 27 Dec 2017 109,802 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessive heat damaged

Nearside Front tyre worn heavily on inside and outside edges 225/50/17

Nearside Front wheel bearing not tested

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

Offside Front tyre worn heavily on inside and outside edges 225/50/17

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake discs heavily corroded

Underside covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 22 Dec 2016 101,943 miles

front bumper damaged slightly

rear bumper damaged slightly

under trays fitted

Fail 22 Dec 2016 101,943 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake discs heavily worn on inner surface

front bumper damaged slightly

rear brake discs corroded slightly

rear bumper damaged slightly

under trays fitted

Pass 17 Dec 2015 93,654 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 84,217 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2014 84,217 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2013 75,115 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 65,897 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

rear brakes noisey handbrake

Pass 27 Dec 2011 57,120 miles

front tyres on 2;5mm 225 50 17

slight play in steering rack ends

Pass 28 Dec 2010 47,611 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2010 47,611 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2009 38,717 miles

front tyres low 225 50 17

rear brakes noisey

Pass 29 Dec 2008 28,880 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2008 28,879 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 18,836 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 15,196 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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SF53 PFE is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SF53 PFE, 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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SF53 PFE is a 2003 Volvo S80, first registered on 28 December 2003.

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