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BK52 WPO

2003 Volvo S80

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

146,175 mi
Last recorded146,175 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK52 WPO
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 146,175 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 135,768 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D'bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 125,284 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 118,339 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 117,648 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

outer sills covered

Pass 24 Jul 2019 114,560 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2019 114,559 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 108,137 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 104,225 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 22 Sep 2017 104,206 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 8 Sep 2016 100,303 miles

Front Inner slight play in steering rack both sides

Front tyres getting close to legal limit

Pass 30 Sep 2015 96,096 miles

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

Play in both inner steering rack ball joints

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

SRS message displayed on dash but mil lamp not indicating a fault

Undertrays fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Fail 29 Sep 2015 96,096 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in both inner steering rack ball joints

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

SRS message displayed on dash but mil lamp not indicating a fault

Undertrays fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Pass 8 Oct 2014 91,091 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front tyres slightly worn on inner edge

n/s wiper blade split

n/s/f side marker inop

o/s/f tyre valve perrished

rear tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 8 Oct 2014 91,089 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front tyres slightly worn on inner edge

n/s wiper blade split

n/s/f side marker inop

o/s/f tyre valve perrished

rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Oct 2013 86,504 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 83,752 miles

Excess handbrake travel

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Slight play in offside steering arm

Fail 26 Oct 2012 83,752 miles

Excess handbrake travel

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Slight play in offside steering arm

Pass 6 Oct 2011 80,446 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake discs pitted.

slight lift in steering arms.

Pass 12 Oct 2010 75,920 miles

slight play in both inner rack joints.

Pass 27 Aug 2009 70,264 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 68,125 miles

number plates in the boot are not legal for road use.

Pass 10 Jun 2008 67,598 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

number plates in boot incorrectly spaced

Pass 13 Apr 2007 64,630 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 13 Apr 2007 64,630 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 9 Jan 2006 46,224 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2006 46,224 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

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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BK52 WPO is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 BK52 WPO, 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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BK52 WPO is a 2003 Volvo S80, first registered on 18 January 2003.

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