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GK03 WWU

2003 Volvo S80

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2013
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

121,756 mi
Last recorded121,756 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2012
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK03 WWU
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2012 121,756 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 107,668 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 107,655 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 7 Jun 2010 102,337 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

parking brake lever almost at the end of its travel

Pass 7 Jun 2010 102,337 miles

parking brake lever almost at the end of its travel

Pass 12 Mar 2010 146,026 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 146,024 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2009 118,816 miles

NSF brake pads getting low.

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Oil/fluid residue at engine undertrays.

Slight play OSF anti-roll bar drop link ball joints.

Slight play at NSF and OSF inner steering rack joints.

Pass 2 Mar 2009 118,816 miles

NSF brake pads getting low.

Oil/fluid residue at engine undertrays.

Slight play OSF anti-roll bar drop link ball joints.

Slight play at NSF and OSF inner steering rack joints.

Pass 14 Feb 2008 72,729 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 62,355 miles

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

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

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

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

slight play in steering rack

Pass 18 Jan 2007 46,434 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 46,475 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 46,475 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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GK03 WWU is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GK03 WWU, 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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GK03 WWU is a 2003 Volvo S80, first registered on 3 March 2003.

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