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BD03 LCM

2003 Volvo S80

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

154,656 mi
Last recorded154,656 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 LCM
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2020 154,656 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Mar 2020 154,656 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 145,090 miles

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

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 133,689 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 133,689 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 124,978 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 117,660 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 117,660 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 110,197 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 100,910 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 92,122 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 80,967 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 79,843 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 72,932 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 72,582 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 66,460 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Fail 20 Aug 2009 66,460 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

both front steering bump stops worn

n/s/r outter marker light inop

Pass 26 Aug 2008 59,191 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 52,175 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 52,171 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE HAS 2 CUTS IN SIDEWALL (CORD NOT EXPOSED)

NEARSIDE REAR SIDE MARKER LIGHT INOP

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

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

SOME TRAVL IN HANDBRAKE LEVER

Pass 22 May 2006 39,205 miles

Offside Front 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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BD03 LCM is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BD03 LCM, 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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BD03 LCM is a 2003 Volvo S80, first registered on 29 May 2003.

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