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BG03 PXH

2003 Volvo S80

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

150,794 mi
Last recorded150,794 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 PXH
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2025 150,794 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. nearside and offside (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

underbody undersealed

Pass 15 Oct 2020 143,435 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2020 143,435 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 137,303 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 132,633 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 126,150 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2017 126,150 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2016 114,611 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 97,483 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 88,145 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 82,826 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 76,075 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 65,866 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front fog lamps inoperative

Pass 14 Jul 2009 54,696 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 43,648 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 340,964 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 14 Aug 2006 22,276 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 21,457 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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BG03 PXH is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 BG03 PXH, 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 BG03 PXH registered?

BG03 PXH is a 2003 Volvo S80, first registered on 19 May 2003.

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