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FL53 GGY

2003 Volvo S80

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2025
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

110,550 mi
Last recorded110,550 miles
Recorded on13 May 2024
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL53 GGY
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 May 2024 110,550 miles

Engine cover / Under tray body protection fitted

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2024 110,416 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 97,454 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 95,913 miles

Central Rear Seat belt slightly damaged stiff to release but does operate (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively secured by cable ties (1.6 (d))

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

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component around rack area (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged stiff to release but does operate (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency very low (Advise adjustment)

Fail 29 Sep 2022 95,880 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended dog lead jammed in buckle (7.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged sidewall & tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged sidewall & tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Seat belt slightly damaged stiff to release but does operate (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively secured by cable ties (1.6 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component around rack area (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged stiff to release but does operate (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency very low (Advise adjustment)

Pass 10 Sep 2021 90,942 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective hangers slightly split (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear parking brake efficiency only just met

Fail 9 Sep 2021 90,942 miles

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective hangers slightly split (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 78,282 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2020 78,042 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 63,798 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 51,043 miles

Exhaust hanger broken but exhaust still supported

Pass 7 Sep 2017 48,225 miles

Nearside Front tyre has been touching inner wing linner previous to new tyre fitmemt

Pass 5 Sep 2016 46,655 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 44,869 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 44,866 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both front front busherrs (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 43,258 miles

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

n/s front tyre slightly fouling inner liner

Pass 21 Aug 2013 41,680 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 39,956 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 39,956 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 38,258 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 38,256 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 35,853 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 33,744 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 33,744 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 31,034 miles

very slight movement felt at both rear anti roll bar links

Pass 14 Aug 2007 28,116 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 28,114 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 24,435 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
Full Volvo S80 reliability report

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FL53 GGY is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 FL53 GGY, 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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FL53 GGY is a 2003 Volvo S80, first registered on 8 September 2003.

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