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GJ53 YUH

2003 Volvo S80

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

215,038 mi
Last recorded215,038 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2013
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2013 215,038 miles

Exhaust centre braket corroding

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Handbrake travel quite high

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2013 215,038 miles

Exhaust centre braket corroding

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Handbrake travel quite high

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2011 211,899 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 211,892 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

nail in o/s/r tyre.

Pass 8 Nov 2010 207,022 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 206,964 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 4 Nov 2009 191,327 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 157,408 miles

Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Nov 2007 130,802 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2007 130,343 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2006 81,640 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 57,503 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 55,321 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 YUH is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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

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