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FY03 BNZ

2003 Volvo S80

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

90,596 mi
Last recorded90,596 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2014
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY03 BNZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2014 90,596 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear exhaust deteriated

Fail 2 Jun 2014 90,596 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear exhaust deteriated

Pass 28 May 2013 82,229 miles

front nearside tyre worn smooth outer edge and sidewall

rear exhaust metal mountings broken

Fail 20 May 2013 82,082 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front nearside tyre worn smooth outer edge and sidewall

rear exhaust metal mountings broken

rear nearside tyre worn outer sidewall and nail in tread

Pass 27 Apr 2012 69,285 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 69,284 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 66,481 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 62,741 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 62,741 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 57,005 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2008 48,692 miles

Offside front fog lamp damaged.

Offside rear tyre feathered on inner edge slightly.

Pass 12 May 2007 39,932 miles

both rear tyres wearing low

Pass 1 Jun 2006 30,994 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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FY03 BNZ is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FY03 BNZ, 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 FY03 BNZ registered?

FY03 BNZ is a 2003 Volvo S80, first registered on 9 May 2003.

Is FY03 BNZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY03 BNZ shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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