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YM53 FFT

2003 Volvo S80

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,801 mi
Last recorded120,801 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM53 FFT
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2016 120,801 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 113,939 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 113,939 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 7 Aug 2014 108,598 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 108,598 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 102,373 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 97,588 miles

airbag light on dash

Fail 9 Aug 2012 97,588 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

airbag light on dash

Pass 14 Jul 2011 90,743 miles

Front suspension arm bushes split badly but not resulting in excessive movement - Recc replaced

Pass 26 Jul 2010 87,439 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 80,695 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 80,675 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 73,291 miles

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)

Fail 28 Jul 2008 73,146 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2007 53,113 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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YM53 FFT is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YM53 FFT, 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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YM53 FFT is a 2003 Volvo S80, first registered on 15 December 2003.

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