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LG53 BCX

2003 Volvo S80

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

123,566 mi
Last recorded123,566 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG53 BCX
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2023 123,566 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 117,694 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2022 117,690 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2021 115,297 miles

power steering noisey

Pass 28 Jul 2020 111,027 miles

osf bumper + front fog light damaged

Fail 27 Jul 2020 111,026 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

osf bumper + front fog light damaged

Pass 8 Aug 2019 105,650 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 103,856 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 101,380 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2016 97,215 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2016 97,215 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2015 91,412 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2015 91,412 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2015 91,350 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Nov 2014 80,747 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar 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)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 71,089 miles

both rear tyres perished and cracks in side wall and tread

n/s/f tyre as side wall damage

slight play in o/s/f and n/s/f steering arm inner fixings

Pass 25 Jan 2012 61,998 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 56,768 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2010 56,745 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 47,711 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 47,711 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

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

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

nearside front bumper marker lamp not working

Pass 1 Sep 2008 39,241 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 27,303 miles

Nearside Rear Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

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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LG53 BCX 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 LG53 BCX, 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 LG53 BCX registered?

LG53 BCX is a 2003 Volvo S80, first registered on 8 September 2003.

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