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OU53 BKV

2003 Volvo S80

Green Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

118,229 mi
Last recorded118,229 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU53 BKV
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2018 118,229 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 111,719 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2017 111,571 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2016 102,977 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 94,578 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 94,578 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2014 86,003 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 83,729 miles

offside rear lamp lense damaged

Fail 21 Aug 2013 83,728 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

offside rear lamp lense damaged

Pass 10 Aug 2012 76,702 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 70,942 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 70,942 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 64,445 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 58,327 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 51,104 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 51,000 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 44,273 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 37,674 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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OU53 BKV is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Green with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 OU53 BKV, 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 OU53 BKV registered?

OU53 BKV is a 2003 Volvo S80, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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