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LV03 BKL

2003 Volvo S80

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

102,465 mi
Last recorded102,465 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV03 BKL
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2017 102,465 miles

Central Exhaust mount broken

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

Nearside headlamp pattern(to monitor)

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2017 102,461 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Central Exhaust mount broken

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

Nearside headlamp pattern(to monitor)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' Air freshner (8.3.1e)

Pass 21 Jan 2017 98,977 miles

oil leak

Pass 28 Nov 2015 95,362 miles

Driver side door window mechanism not working

N/S rear tyre wearing outer edges

Pass 1 Dec 2014 91,535 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 87,147 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2013 87,147 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2012 83,242 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear tyres waering low and uneven

Pass 15 Dec 2011 75,674 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

condensation in both headlamps

slight play in steering rack nearside and offside front

Fail 14 Dec 2011 75,674 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

condensation in both headlamps

oil below min. (topped up 1 litre)

slight play in steering rack nearside and offside front

Pass 8 Dec 2010 68,524 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

both front tyres scrubbing on wheel arches

condensation in both front headlights

slight play in steering rack nearside and offside front

Pass 29 Dec 2009 62,508 miles

both front wheels scrubbing on wheel arches

Fail 22 Dec 2009 62,508 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front wheels scrubbing on wheel arches

Pass 17 Dec 2008 55,932 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

engine man/light on

unable to check fully underneath due to plastic covers fitted

Pass 17 Dec 2007 49,136 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 4 Dec 2006 44,283 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 36,296 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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LV03 BKL is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 LV03 BKL, 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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LV03 BKL is a 2003 Volvo S80, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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