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BJ53 ZVR

2003 Volvo S80

Grey Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

146,197 mi
Last recorded146,197 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 ZVR
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2018 146,197 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2018 146,195 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2017 137,623 miles

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

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

Offside hand brake slightly low effort .

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both steering stops worn

Fail 20 Sep 2017 137,623 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside hand brake slightly low effort .

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both steering stops worn

Pass 13 Sep 2016 123,634 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

both steering stops worn

Fail 13 Sep 2016 123,633 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear both sides noise from drum area

both steering stops worn

Pass 24 Sep 2015 110,894 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 24 Sep 2015 110,894 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 98,152 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 98,100 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 92,444 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing low on tread

offside front tyre wearing low on tread

Pass 13 Nov 2012 85,926 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 65,047 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 30,016 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 27,732 miles

both rear tyres starting to crack on sidewalls

interior mirror insecure

Fail 10 Sep 2009 27,732 miles

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

both rear tyres starting to crack on sidewalls

interior mirror insecure

Pass 8 Oct 2008 23,808 miles

both rear tyres tread starting to crack

Fail 3 Oct 2008 23,801 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

both rear tyres tread starting to crack

Pass 3 Oct 2007 18,211 miles

advice o/s front tyre wearing slightly on inner tread

Pass 3 Oct 2006 12,617 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 12,617 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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BJ53 ZVR is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Grey with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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

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