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GL53 RWZ

2003 Volvo S80

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2010
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

88,663 mi
Last recorded88,663 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2009
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL53 RWZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2009 88,663 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 88,661 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 72,263 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 72,256 miles

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Dec 2007 58,080 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 56,834 miles

o/s/r tyre worn on edge,front brake pads low

Pass 24 May 2007 46,530 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 31,899 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 31,857 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Dec 2006 31,857 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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GL53 RWZ is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GL53 RWZ, 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 GL53 RWZ registered?

GL53 RWZ is a 2003 Volvo S80, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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