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SM53 FXK

2003 Volvo S80

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

107,531 mi
Last recorded107,531 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM53 FXK
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 29 Oct 2021 107,531 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 102,845 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 95,824 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Slight free play in steering rack at nearside

Fail 3 May 2019 95,824 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Slight free play in steering rack at nearside

Pass 9 May 2018 89,653 miles

Both rear tyres on 3.5 mm of tread

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

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

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

Offside rear tyre cracked

Pass 4 Jan 2017 85,004 miles

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

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

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

nearside front lower arm inner bush split and deteriorated not resulting in excess movement

offside front lower arm inner bush deteriorated not resulting in excess movement

Pass 30 Nov 2015 76,853 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 69,768 miles

fuel cap sealing rubber cracking

Pass 27 Nov 2013 63,446 miles

fuel cap rubber starting to crack

slight play both front lower suspension arms forward bushes

Fail 26 Nov 2013 63,446 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

both front brake discs corroded on inner face

fuel cap rubber starting to crack

nearside front tyre worn onto 3mm

offside front tyre worn onto approximately 3.5mm

slight play both front lower suspension arms forward bushes

Pass 28 Dec 2012 57,477 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 50,658 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 45,942 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 40,087 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Dec 2008 34,395 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2008 34,395 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Dec 2007 28,501 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2007 28,501 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2006 21,083 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front nearside tyre worn onto approximately 2mm

front offside tyre worn onto approximately 3mm

Pass 27 Nov 2006 21,083 miles

front nearside tyre worn onto approximately 2mm

front offside tyre worn onto approximately 3mm

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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SM53 FXK is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SM53 FXK, 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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SM53 FXK is a 2003 Volvo S80, first registered on 23 December 2003.

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