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VE03 FCM

2003 Volvo S80

Silver Petrol 2401cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

205,107 mi
Last recorded205,107 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE03 FCM
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2016 205,107 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 28 Jul 2016 205,107 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2015 202,831 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 199,165 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2014 199,959 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 191,882 miles

both front tyres on 3mm

Fail 22 Jul 2013 191,878 miles

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

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

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

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

both front tyres on 3mm

Pass 21 Jul 2012 186,220 miles

STRONG ADVISE Nearside front lower wishbone rear inner bush in very ery poor condition

Fail 21 Jul 2012 186,220 miles

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

Front brake discs worn

Front pads low

Nearside fog inop

STRONG ADVISE Nearside front lower wishbone rear inner bush in very ery poor condition

Pass 23 Jul 2011 178,073 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2011 178,073 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 165,682 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 15 Jul 2010 165,682 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 25 Jul 2009 148,547 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2009 148,547 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2008 124,439 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 124,224 miles

Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Jul 2007 96,515 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2006 69,376 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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VE03 FCM is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,401cc petrol 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 VE03 FCM, 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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VE03 FCM is a 2003 Volvo S80, first registered on 29 May 2003.

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