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BG53 FZE

2003 Volvo S80

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

122,523 mi
Last recorded122,523 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 122,523 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil cooler (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2025 122,523 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil cooler (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 114,720 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 103,541 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2023 103,541 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 96,602 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 89,336 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 87,506 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 85,516 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2019 85,514 miles

Outline marker lamp not working n/s/f (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2018 82,788 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both O/Side & N/Side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2017 79,154 miles

coil spring corroded both front and o/s/r (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 75,988 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing close on outer edge

Pass 3 Sep 2015 72,009 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 72,009 miles

rear brake excessively fluctuating o/s/r (3.7.B.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 67,334 miles

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 62,517 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 56,914 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 56,914 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 51,699 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 44,128 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 37,041 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 29,858 miles

both front tyres low inner edges

Pass 24 Sep 2007 22,925 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 18,150 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 18,128 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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BG53 FZE is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BG53 FZE, 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 FZE registered?

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

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