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GK53 KJY

2003 Volvo S80

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

106,006 mi
Last recorded106,006 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK53 KJY
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2024 106,006 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2024 106,006 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2023 104,965 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

brake fluid discoloured

slight oil leak from radiator area

Pass 22 Aug 2022 104,722 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

slight oil leak from radiator area

Pass 14 Jul 2021 103,449 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

rear tyres worn on inner edges and nearside has a nail

slight oil leak from radiator area

Pass 29 Jun 2020 99,821 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play borderline pass (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear borderline pass (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front tyres wearing on inner edges

slight oil leak from radiator area

Pass 21 Mar 2019 96,373 miles

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

Rear tyres are cracking slightly in tread

Slight oil leak from radiator area

Pass 29 Mar 2018 88,765 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Rear "D" bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front nearside wheel bearing is slightly noisy

Pass 28 Mar 2017 80,539 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Rear "D" bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 73,514 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (3.6.B.4d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin *BORDERLINE PASS* (3.5.1g)

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

Front tyres are worn on outer edges

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 31 Mar 2016 73,514 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (3.6.B.4d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin *BORDERLINE PASS* (3.5.1g)

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

Front tyres are worn on outer edges

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 65,226 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2014 58,935 miles

all 4 (four) tyres showing signs of perishing in tread

Pass 19 Nov 2012 52,422 miles

Exhaust mountings broken at rear axle, not supported

Pass 19 Nov 2011 46,687 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 40,761 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2009 34,714 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 34,713 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 15 Nov 2008 26,819 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 19,999 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 14,336 miles

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

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
Full Volvo S80 reliability report

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GK53 KJY is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 GK53 KJY, 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 GK53 KJY registered?

GK53 KJY is a 2003 Volvo S80, first registered on 17 November 2003.

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