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GF03 UWL

2003 Volvo S80

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF03 UWL
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2018

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2017 98,053 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 98,953 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 98,701 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2015 98,701 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 92,759 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 92,759 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 77,106 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2013 77,106 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 62,470 miles

front brake pads are low

front lock stops are worn

n/s/f tyre has a cut in the outer sidewall

n/s/r tyre is cracking

Fail 5 Apr 2012 62,469 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

front brake pads are low

front lock stops are worn

n/s/f tyre has a cut in the outer sidewall

n/s/r tyre is cracking

Pass 14 Apr 2011 48,591 miles

both front lower arm bushes perishing

cracking to both both front tyre walls

cracking to o/s/r tyre outer wall

front brake pads getting low

Pass 14 Apr 2010 34,113 miles

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight play both inner rack joints

Pass 3 Apr 2009 32,802 miles

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

nsf tyre wall kerbed and perished.Attention rqd soon.

osf tyre wall starting to perish

Pass 10 Apr 2008 29,577 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 29,577 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2007 24,161 miles

NSR tyre sidewall is perished possibly from kerb contact.

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 18,203 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 UWL is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel 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 GF03 UWL, 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 UWL registered?

GF03 UWL is a 2003 Volvo S80, first registered on 7 April 2003.

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