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BF53 VTA

2003 Volvo S80

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,023 mi
Last recorded86,023 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 VTA
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 86,023 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2024 78,476 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 72,911 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2022 70,625 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 68,649 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2021 68,649 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 66,456 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2019 64,373 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2019 64,373 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure not supported (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 59,503 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2018 59,503 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 49,213 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 39,521 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2016 39,521 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 37,846 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 37,846 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working n/s/f fitted new bulb (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Sep 2015 28,395 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Fail 5 Sep 2015 28,395 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 18 Aug 2014 25,785 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 23,963 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 21,696 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 19,718 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2011 19,718 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 18,313 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 16,688 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 14,074 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 11,663 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 8,967 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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BF53 VTA is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BF53 VTA, 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 BF53 VTA registered?

BF53 VTA is a 2003 Volvo S80, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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