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GR03 AHP

2003 Volvo S80

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,940 mi
Last recorded145,940 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR03 AHP
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2017 145,940 miles

Engine covers fitted

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

Nearside Front Headlight lens damaged but image ok

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Slight play steering rack inner joints

Vehicle undertrays fitted

Fail 3 Jan 2017 145,940 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Engine covers fitted

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

Nearside Front Headlight lens damaged but image ok

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Slight play steering rack inner joints

Vehicle undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Mar 2016 131,904 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Slight oil leak

Undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Mar 2015 122,470 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

n/s/r tyre worn badly on inner edge.

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge.

Fail 5 Mar 2015 122,469 miles

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

n/s/r tyre worn badly on inner edge.

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 6 Mar 2014 113,395 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 109,122 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 101,248 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 101,248 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 27 Jun 2011 93,048 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 93,048 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 84,341 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 77,014 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 71,225 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 64,420 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 64,320 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 23 Jun 2006 52,283 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 52,283 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
Full Volvo S80 reliability report

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GR03 AHP is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 GR03 AHP, 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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GR03 AHP is a 2003 Volvo S80, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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