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BJ53 ZVO

2003 Volvo S80

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

74,542 mi
Last recorded74,542 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 ZVO
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2022 74,542 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front indicator Lense secured by tape

Offside Front mirror glass slight damaged secured by tape

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 72,465 miles

both front tyres wearing on edge

offside front fog lens damaged

offside front indicator lens secured by tape

offside front of vehicle damaged

offside mirror glass slightly damaged and secured by tape

Pass 19 Dec 2020 65,001 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 15 Dec 2020 64,976 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 31,817 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2019 31,817 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 31,682 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 31,517 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 31,331 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 30,375 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 30,375 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 29,691 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 28,772 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 27,727 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 26,841 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 28 Sep 2009 23,348 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 20,361 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 16,749 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 11,379 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 11,379 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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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BJ53 ZVO is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BJ53 ZVO, 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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BJ53 ZVO is a 2003 Volvo S80, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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