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SV53 FNW

2003 Volvo S80

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

83,733 mi
Last recorded83,733 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2014
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV53 FNW
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2014 83,733 miles

rear exhaust mounting deteriorated

Fail 28 Jan 2014 83,726 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

rear exhaust mounting deteriorated

Fail 7 Jan 2013 76,627 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

nearside door mirror damaged

offside front brake disc inner surface slightly corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2013 76,627 miles

nearside door mirror damaged

offside front brake disc inner surface slightly corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2012 69,774 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 62,016 miles

nearside front tyre tread low and bald on inner edge

Pass 29 Jan 2010 54,275 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 48,753 miles

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

advise alignment check due to uneven tyre wear

Pass 12 Jan 2008 33,996 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 17,941 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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SV53 FNW is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SV53 FNW, 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 SV53 FNW registered?

SV53 FNW is a 2003 Volvo S80, first registered on 11 December 2003.

Is SV53 FNW safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV53 FNW shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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