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LS53 BBF

2003 Volvo S80

Green Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2022
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

256,461 mi
Last recorded256,461 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS53 BBF
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2021 256,461 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edges 1.6mm centre (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edges 1.6mm centre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

rear suspension components corroded

Fail 5 Aug 2021 256,461 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edges 1.6mm centre (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edges 1.6mm centre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2020 252,743 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2020 252,739 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 249,660 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 246,598 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted

Pass 10 Aug 2017 243,282 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2017 243,282 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

power steering fluid cooler has slight seepage

Pass 4 Aug 2016 239,987 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Fail 4 Aug 2016 239,987 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2015 237,687 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2015 237,686 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Aug 2014 233,528 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Aug 2014 233,528 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 16 Aug 2013 228,253 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 228,253 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2012 221,703 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 221,703 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 214,049 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

tyre sidewall cracking.

tyres various cuts and splits none to cordes.

Pass 20 Aug 2010 205,712 miles

Both front tyres 3.mm in tread depth

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

Front brake disc's worn

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 196,531 miles

Fuel filler cap seal cracking

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Aug 2009 196,531 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel filler cap seal cracking

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 187,069 miles

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)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f inner rack joint has slight play

n/s/r tyre low and cracking in places.

rear number plate backing pulling away slightly.

Pass 5 Nov 2007 177,487 miles

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

front fog light lense cracked

Fail 5 Nov 2007 177,487 miles

front fog light lense cracked

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2006 123,185 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 123,185 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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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LS53 BBF is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Green with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 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 LS53 BBF, 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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LS53 BBF is a 2003 Volvo S80, first registered on 12 November 2003.

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