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GV03 EKN

2003 Volvo S80

Silver Petrol 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2025
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

119,448 mi
Last recorded119,448 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV03 EKN
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Fail 27 Aug 2025 119,448 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Showing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2024 113,498 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Slight ingress of water (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Slight ingress of water (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Apr 2023 108,484 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight play ()

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight play ()

Pass 27 Apr 2022 103,652 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 100,714 miles
Fail 25 May 2021 100,600 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn Excessive movement when on plates (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2020 98,507 miles

engine covers & plastic sill trims fitted

Pass 11 Jul 2019 92,694 miles

engine& under body panels fitted

Pass 7 Aug 2018 83,575 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 81,452 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 78,838 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 77,426 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 75,867 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 72,096 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 70,051 miles

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

offside rear tyre starting to perish

slight free play in nearside & offside steering rack ends ( track rods)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 64,720 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

n/s/wiper split

oil leak from engine area

Pass 7 Mar 2011 58,430 miles

offside door mirror cover loose

Pass 16 Mar 2010 52,128 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 44,741 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 37,724 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 32,043 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 24,408 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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GV03 EKN is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,401cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 GV03 EKN, 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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GV03 EKN is a 2003 Volvo S80, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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