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G20 DNE

2003 Volvo S80

Gold Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

99,810 mi
Last recorded99,810 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG20 DNE
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2019 99,810 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2019 99,810 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2018 94,857 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2018 94,857 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 89,854 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 89,852 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 82,885 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear discs rusty (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 79,743 miles

front brake hoses perishing

front number plate deteriorating

front shock absorbers corroding

rear anti-roll bar corroded badly

rear brake discs badly corroded

rear number plate deteriorating

slight play in rear anti-roll bar link arms

Fail 19 Aug 2015 79,689 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement control arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Braking system leaking calliper bleed nipple (3.6.A.1)

front brake hoses perishing

front number plate deteriorating

front shock absorbers corroding

rear anti-roll bar corroded badly

rear brake discs badly corroded

rear number plate deteriorating

slight play in rear anti-roll bar link arms

Pass 22 Aug 2014 75,137 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 75,134 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 69,428 miles

light corrosion in both inner sills, chassis, the exhaust, rear brake discs and front and rear coil springs.

nearside front and both rear metal brake pipes and unions corroding.

sill covers fitted at time of test.

Fail 10 Sep 2013 69,427 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN VERY LOW - nearside front tyre wearing low.

light corrosion in both inner sills, chassis, the exhaust, rear brake discs and front and rear coil springs.

nearside front and both rear metal brake pipes and unions corroding.

offside front lower suspension arm front bush deteriorated.

sill covers fitted at time of test.

Pass 11 Sep 2012 63,628 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 58,422 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 51,549 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 46,387 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 39,530 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 26,772 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 18,551 miles

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

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

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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G20 DNE is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Gold with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 G20 DNE, 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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G20 DNE is a 2003 Volvo S80, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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