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BD53 KDK

2003 Volvo S80

Yellow Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

128,066 mi
Last recorded128,066 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 KDK
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2018 128,066 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under-chassis / Suspension / Under-body & Brake components corroded.

Vehicle is heavily Under-sealed.

Pass 6 Oct 2017 126,704 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside front tyre worn bald on inner edge

Pass 6 Oct 2016 122,501 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2016 122,501 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 115,411 miles

Child seat fitted

Pass 15 Oct 2014 111,916 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 102,527 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 31 Oct 2013 102,527 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 1 Nov 2012 88,812 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

fuel cap seal cracking but is still sealing

Fail 1 Nov 2012 88,812 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

fuel cap seal cracking but is still sealing

Pass 27 Oct 2011 66,799 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 66,799 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 60,005 miles

Exhaust corroded

Fail 13 Oct 2010 60,005 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2009 51,769 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

fuel cap seal is slightly deteriorated

Fail 14 Oct 2009 51,769 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

fuel cap seal is slightly deteriorated

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Oct 2008 44,633 miles

Both rear boot struts broken

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

Fail 21 Oct 2008 44,633 miles

Both rear boot struts broken

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2007 37,140 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 37,140 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

offside front tyre void of tread inner edge

Pass 16 Oct 2006 29,361 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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BD53 KDK is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Yellow with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 BD53 KDK, 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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BD53 KDK is a 2003 Volvo S80, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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