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GU03 OLP

2003 Volvo S80

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

81,448 mi
Last recorded81,448 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU03 OLP
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 81,448 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Oct 2024 63,362 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2024 63,362 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 52,500 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2023 52,500 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 52,461 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 52,379 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 50,507 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2019 50,507 miles

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2018 50,162 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2018 50,162 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 47,718 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 43,844 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 43,600 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2015 43,600 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 41,138 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2012 38,292 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 37,308 miles

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

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

Fail 13 May 2010 37,308 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 1 May 2009 33,285 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 33,246 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 May 2008 26,169 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2007 24,319 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2006 16,205 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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GU03 OLP is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 GU03 OLP, 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 GU03 OLP registered?

GU03 OLP is a 2003 Volvo S80, first registered on 15 March 2003.

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