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BG53 FZL

2003 Volvo S80

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

89,083 mi
Last recorded89,083 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 FZL
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 89,083 miles

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))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2024 83,784 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2024 83,701 miles

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2023 78,043 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2023 78,043 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 75,215 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 73,991 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2021 73,991 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 72,864 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 72,414 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 70,400 miles

Battery in poor condition went flat with side lights on

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 26 Sep 2018 70,400 miles

Battery in poor condition went flat with side lights on

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Rubber split (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 69,096 miles

Both front and nearside rear tyres down to 3mm tread

Pass 23 Sep 2016 66,372 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 64,739 miles

Front brake discs corroded

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 63,490 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 60,099 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 58,046 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 52,441 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 52,441 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 45,507 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 36,920 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 31,015 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 23,655 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 15 Sep 2006 16,842 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 16,842 miles

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

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 FZL is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol 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 FZL, 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 FZL registered?

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

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