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GK53 LDD

2003 Volvo S80

Silver Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

67,898 mi
Last recorded67,898 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK53 LDD
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 67,898 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear wishbone arms corroded

Fail 1 Aug 2024 67,850 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside and offside rear wishbone surface corrosion

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear tyres out of shape

Pass 28 Apr 2023 61,232 miles

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

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2023 61,232 miles

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

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 59,842 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

front and rear suspension components corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2020 59,788 miles

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear suspension components have slight corrosion

Pass 4 Apr 2019 59,351 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 57,849 miles

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 21 Mar 2017 56,896 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2017 56,896 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 55,582 miles

drivers seat belt frayed

fuel cap seal perished

n/s/f tyre deteriated

Fail 14 Mar 2016 55,582 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

drivers seat belt frayed

fuel cap seal perished

n/s/f tyre deteriated

Pass 25 Mar 2015 53,130 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 52,101 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 51,103 miles

nearside front door mirror glass cracked.

Fail 27 Feb 2013 51,103 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

both front wiper blades split

nearside door mirror glass cracked

Pass 19 Dec 2011 50,161 miles

fuel cap seal perishe up.

nearside rear tyre worn on edges & just above 1.6mm tread depth.

offside front tyre cracled & perishe on edges.

offside rear tyre on 2.mm tread depth.

Pass 20 Dec 2010 48,264 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2010 48,079 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Nov 2009 45,472 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 45,472 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2008 42,653 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 42,653 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 39,130 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 35,218 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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GK53 LDD is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 GK53 LDD, 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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GK53 LDD is a 2003 Volvo S80, first registered on 9 October 2003.

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