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GJ53 UAY

2003 Volvo S80

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2024
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

117,088 mi
Last recorded117,088 miles
Recorded on25 May 2023
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ53 UAY
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 May 2023 117,088 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 25 May 2023 117,088 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2022 107,226 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 106,389 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 105,571 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 104,555 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 103,662 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 101,992 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 100,034 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 96,719 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 28 Apr 2014 96,719 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 93,462 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 92,285 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 89,653 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 86,199 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 84,303 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 79,481 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 74,945 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 71,233 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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GJ53 UAY is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 GJ53 UAY, 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 GJ53 UAY registered?

GJ53 UAY is a 2003 Volvo S80, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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