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GL03 AZU

2003 Volvo S80

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

171,142 mi
Last recorded171,142 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL03 AZU
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2019 171,142 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2018 160,016 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Feb 2017 143,905 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 10 Feb 2017 143,905 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2016 255,288 miles

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

Offside Front Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Fail 16 Feb 2016 255,286 miles

Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing both side (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Fail 26 Nov 2015 255,174 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering component(s) leaking rack (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2014 241,981 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

ns wiper smears

Fail 19 Nov 2014 241,981 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

ns wiper smears

Pass 26 Nov 2013 209,595 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2013 209,451 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2013 207,499 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 184,018 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 160,173 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 135,038 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

OSF wiper Blade has slight split on edge - advice only

Front Brake Discs slightly lipped on edges

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

OSF mirror casing insecure - suggest repair

Plastic Engine Cover insecure - advice only

Rear Brake Discs slightly Pitted on edges

Pass 16 Aug 2010 135,038 miles

Front Brake Discs slightly lipped on edges

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

OSF mirror casing insecure - suggest repair

OSF wiper Blade has slight split on edge - advice only

Plastic Engine Cover insecure - advice only

Rear Brake Discs slightly Pitted on edges

Pass 13 May 2010 134,442 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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 19 Apr 2010 134,407 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2009 123,895 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 114,029 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 100,834 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 77,137 miles

both front tyres worn down to 3m/m

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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GL03 AZU is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 GL03 AZU, 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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GL03 AZU is a 2003 Volvo S80, first registered on 9 June 2003.

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