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GF03 THV

2003 Volvo S80

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

153,761 mi
Last recorded153,761 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF03 THV
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2015 153,761 miles

Coil springs corroded

Engine management lamp 'on'

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 146,669 miles

Engine warning lamp 'on'

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside front marker lamp not working

Parking brake grabbing slightly

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 12 Feb 2015 146,669 miles

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

Engine warning lamp 'on'

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside front marker lamp not working

Parking brake grabbing slightly

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 13 Feb 2014 138,487 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 138,487 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2013 128,189 miles

O/S/F FOG LAMP LENS GLASS CRACKED

Fail 11 Feb 2013 128,189 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

O/S/F FOG LAMP LENS GLASS CRACKED

Pass 17 Feb 2012 120,358 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 115,437 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 100,639 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 85,551 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2007 65,267 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 55,240 miles

r/n/s tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 26 Jun 2006 51,397 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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GF03 THV is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 GF03 THV, 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 GF03 THV registered?

GF03 THV is a 2003 Volvo S80, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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