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BK03 UPM

2003 Volvo S80

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

111,177 mi
Last recorded111,177 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK03 UPM
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2017 111,177 miles

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

Front Oil leak ()

Fail 2 Aug 2017 111,169 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush front bushworn (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

Front Oil leak ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 104,304 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 83,257 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Jul 2015 83,257 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 67,173 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jul 2013 58,836 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 58,749 miles

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

slight rub on inner wing trim on both front sides

Pass 22 Jun 2012 55,742 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 52,554 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 48,924 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 44,405 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 39,236 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 34,198 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 29,013 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 28,851 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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BK03 UPM is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 BK03 UPM, 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 BK03 UPM registered?

BK03 UPM is a 2003 Volvo S80, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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