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GL52 AEW

2003 Volvo S80

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

153,614 mi
Last recorded153,614 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL52 AEW
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2021 153,614 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 149,287 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 136,649 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 123,402 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2018 123,401 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 109,149 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 65,429 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 65,308 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2012 61,694 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2012 61,694 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 58,827 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2010 56,056 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 56,056 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 52,906 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2008 49,560 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2008 49,560 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2007 46,145 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2007 46,138 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Jan 2007 43,593 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 33,880 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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GL52 AEW is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GL52 AEW, 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 GL52 AEW registered?

GL52 AEW is a 2003 Volvo S80, first registered on 15 January 2003.

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