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BG53 FZD

2003 Volvo S80

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

88,346 mi
Last recorded88,346 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 FZD
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2015 88,346 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2015 88,346 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2014 83,613 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2014 83,455 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 78,053 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Sep 2012 73,024 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 73,024 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 67,005 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 57,891 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 48,419 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 48,419 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector more than 50% obscured (1.5.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 480,128 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 31,085 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 21,816 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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BG53 FZD is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 BG53 FZD, 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 BG53 FZD registered?

BG53 FZD is a 2003 Volvo S80, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is BG53 FZD safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG53 FZD shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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