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GD03 BTE

2003 Volvo S80

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

168,462 mi
Last recorded168,462 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2013
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD03 BTE
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2013 168,462 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 168,462 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 22 May 2012 162,122 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 162,122 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 147,033 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2009 137,545 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 137,521 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 123,214 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 105,247 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2007 105,127 miles

Offside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 101,902 miles

1,Adviseable to replace front number plate due to reflector deteriorating.

Fail 6 Jul 2007 98,581 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 98,581 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 74,901 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2006 74,901 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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GD03 BTE is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GD03 BTE, 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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GD03 BTE is a 2003 Volvo S80, first registered on 19 June 2003.

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