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GP53 ENL

2003 Volvo S80

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

194,132 mi
Last recorded194,132 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2014
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP53 ENL
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2014 194,132 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 194,130 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2013 183,935 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2012 169,938 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 169,938 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 146,030 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 146,030 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 121,897 miles

judder on n/s rear brake

Pass 20 Oct 2008 103,415 miles

part of rear exhaust mount is broken

Pass 29 Oct 2007 84,501 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2006 65,343 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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GP53 ENL is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 GP53 ENL, 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 GP53 ENL registered?

GP53 ENL is a 2003 Volvo S80, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is GP53 ENL safe to buy?

The MOT history for GP53 ENL shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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