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GL03 VJU

2003 Volvo S80

Gold Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

133,556 mi
Last recorded133,556 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL03 VJU
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2018 133,556 miles

Nearside Front marker light in bumper

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.9mm (4.1.E.1)

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

engine oil leak

Fail 18 Jan 2018 133,553 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.4mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front marker light in bumper

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.9mm (4.1.E.1)

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

engine oil leak

Pass 27 Jan 2017 128,994 miles

Offside Rear lamp lens damaged

sill covers fitted

Fail 11 Jan 2017 128,991 miles

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

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated Both sides cracked (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake rubbing slightly

Offside Rear Light lens cracked

Plastic over sills fitted

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

engine oil low

Pass 19 Jan 2016 128,765 miles

both sides front brake hoses deterioting

o/s/r lamp lens damaged

Fail 13 Jan 2016 128,718 miles

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

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour both sides (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

both sides front brake hoses deterioting

o/s/r lamp lens damaged

Pass 20 Jan 2015 120,622 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 117,681 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 111,432 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 13 Jul 2012 105,323 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2012 105,323 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust hanger broken but exhaust still secure

Pass 22 Jul 2011 97,974 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Jul 2010 91,544 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 84,096 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 84,082 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 71,269 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 71,269 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2007 49,759 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 33,584 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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GL03 VJU is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Gold with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 GL03 VJU, 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 GL03 VJU registered?

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

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