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BK53 FMP

2003 Volvo S80

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

141,816 mi
Last recorded141,816 miles
Recorded on13 May 2022
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 FMP
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 May 2022 141,816 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2021 134,411 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 132,249 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 130,975 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 128,470 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 123,327 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 113,522 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2016 11,351 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2015 107,308 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2015 107,308 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Fail 11 Apr 2014 79,737 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 79,737 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 59,823 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 59,823 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 46,448 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 46,448 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 19 Oct 2011 46,159 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 46,159 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 35,717 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 30,004 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 30,004 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jun 2008 24,780 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2007 18,760 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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BK53 FMP is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 BK53 FMP, 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 BK53 FMP registered?

BK53 FMP is a 2003 Volvo S80, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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