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GJ53 YUO

2003 Volvo S80

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,670 mi
Last recorded79,670 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 79,670 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 79,019 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 78,489 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2024 78,451 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2023 77,901 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

Rear Exhaust mounting defective box

Fail 13 Apr 2023 77,856 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

Rear Exhaust mounting defective box

Pass 19 Apr 2022 77,721 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Apr 2021 77,049 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Apr 2020 76,739 miles

Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 76,359 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 76,097 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2017 75,822 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 75,485 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2015 75,001 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 75,001 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2014 74,122 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2014 74,122 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 73,396 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 72,847 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 72,847 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2011 72,224 miles

both front wiper blades not cleaning screen

Fail 28 May 2011 72,224 miles

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

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

both front wiper blades not cleaning screen

Pass 10 May 2010 71,709 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 70,789 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 70,789 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 May 2008 69,761 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 69,590 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 55,710 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 YUO is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YUO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GJ53 YUO registered?

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

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