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BG03 PXJ

2003 Volvo S80

Red Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

177,629 mi
Last recorded177,629 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 PXJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2017 177,629 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 170,002 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner back (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner back bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Dec 2015 158,006 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes covered in grease (3.6.B.2c)

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 154,850 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2014 154,850 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

drivers window regulator u/s

Pass 17 Dec 2013 149,078 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2013 142,372 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front brake discs quite scabby on inner edge

Pass 11 Jan 2013 142,372 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front brake discs quite scabby on inner edge

Pass 11 Jan 2012 133,537 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 133,537 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/f tyre on 2,5mm

n/s/r tyre tripped off on outer edge and getting low

o/s/f tyre on 3.0mm

rear number plate de-laminating and dirty

slight warp on both front discs corroded on inner edges

Pass 14 Jan 2011 124,011 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both brakediscs at front have big wear lips on inner edges

o/s/f bottom ball joint dust cover split

Pass 12 Jan 2010 114,027 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 104,653 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 104,653 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

light stone chips to windscreen

Pass 10 Jan 2008 93,853 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 93,853 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

nail in the n/s/r tyre and is tripped off on outer edge.

slight bind on the o/s/r brake.

tyre size (225/50/zr17/94w)

Pass 29 Jan 2007 79,797 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 PXJ is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Red with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BG03 PXJ, 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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BG03 PXJ is a 2003 Volvo S80, first registered on 28 April 2003.

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