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GV03 SDY

2003 Volvo S80

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

143,511 mi
Last recorded143,511 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV03 SDY
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2024 143,511 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both inner edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box rusty on outer skin

Fail 3 Jul 2024 143,511 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both inner edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box rusty on outer skin

Pass 15 May 2023 133,950 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2022 129,985 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 125,829 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 123,403 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2020 123,398 miles

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jun 2019 118,834 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 113,329 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 107,791 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 101,682 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 93,593 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 85,884 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2013 77,318 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 70,005 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2011 61,574 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 52,275 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 43,366 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 37,298 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 29,160 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 19,998 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 SDY is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 SDY, 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 GV03 SDY registered?

GV03 SDY is a 2003 Volvo S80, first registered on 14 June 2003.

Is GV03 SDY safe to buy?

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