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GJ53 YUT

2003 Volvo S80

Gold Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

214,608 mi
Last recorded214,608 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ53 YUT
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 214,608 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play wishbone rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone's bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 207,609 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All x 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2023 201,747 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 196,650 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2021 190,661 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 186,000 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 180,593 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 173,575 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both sides (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2017 166,673 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 159,428 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened wearing thin (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 153,173 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2015 153,097 miles

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

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

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 142,312 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 137,078 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 131,372 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 126,209 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 116,582 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 110,026 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 103,113 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 95,290 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2006 76,550 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 YUT is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Gold with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 GJ53 YUT, 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 YUT is a 2003 Volvo S80, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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