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SG03 FVP

2003 Volvo S80

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

205,774 mi
Last recorded205,774 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG03 FVP
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2016 205,774 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 205,770 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 195,127 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 28 Sep 2015 195,127 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 181,841 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 181,660 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 175,792 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 175,791 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 161,230 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 148,253 miles

NSF Tyre wrong rotation

Fail 5 Jun 2010 140,354 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/f side position light inop

Pass 5 Jun 2010 140,354 miles

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/f side position light inop

Pass 12 Jun 2009 132,812 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 124,903 miles

NEARSIDE MAIN BEAM REFLECTOR CORRODED

REAR DISCS ARE CORRODED

service indicator on

Fail 16 Jun 2008 124,903 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE DISC CORRODED

NEARSIDE MAIN BEAM REFLECTOR CORRODED

REAR DISCS ARE CORRODED

service indicator on

Pass 11 Jun 2007 115,942 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 105,695 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 105,652 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 8 Jun 2006 105,352 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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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SG03 FVP is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 SG03 FVP, 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 SG03 FVP registered?

SG03 FVP is a 2003 Volvo S80, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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