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LV03 BKX

2003 Volvo S80

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2022
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

94,797 mi
Last recorded94,797 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV03 BKX
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2021 94,797 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2021 94,797 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps x 2 (4.7.2 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 88,861 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 73,250 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s front (5.2.3 (e))

rear exhaust clamp deteriorated, exhaust secure at time of test

Pass 13 Jun 2018 63,581 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2018 63,551 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front caliper spring loose

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

Pass 22 Jun 2017 52,375 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2017 52,375 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2016 45,160 miles

slight wear inner track rod joints

Fail 18 May 2015 39,737 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 18 May 2015 39,737 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 36,564 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 32,453 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 32,453 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2012 27,056 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 27,056 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 22,381 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 22,381 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2010 21,261 miles

n/s/r tyre wall deteriorated

Pass 18 Nov 2009 18,786 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 18,786 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 16,805 miles

eml light on

Fail 18 Nov 2008 16,805 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

eml light on

Pass 29 Nov 2007 13,485 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2007 13,485 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

o/s/f tyre cut in wall

Pass 5 Dec 2006 10,666 miles

offside front tyre has damaged side wall

Pass 6 Dec 2005 8,019 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 BKX is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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

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