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GV53 BUW

2003 Volvo S80

Gold Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2026
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

153,768 mi
Last recorded153,768 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV53 BUW
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2025 153,768 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

under body corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2024 152,946 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2023 151,008 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2023 150,979 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Nsf (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Nsf osf (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Mar 2022 148,709 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nsf osf (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2022 148,762 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nsf osf (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 155,589 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2021 145,579 miles

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

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 142,389 miles

Handbrake just met requirements

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nsf osf (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2020 142,389 miles

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

Handbrake just met requirements

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nsf osf (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 139,764 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion on all 4 coil springs

exhaust tail pipe corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2018 136,197 miles

Both front wishbone, front bushes are worn but still serviceable

Nearside front tyre is worn on and has a cut on its outer edge

Nearside rear tyre outer wall is age cracked and is worn very close to the legal limit

Offside front brake has a slight bind

Offside front tyre is worn on inner edge

Offside rear tyre outer wall is worn

Rear fuel filter casing is corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2017 131,778 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

offside rear tyre cracking

slight corrosion on all 4 coil springs

Fail 6 Mar 2017 131,778 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

offside rear tyre cracking

slight corrosion on all 4 coil springs

Pass 29 Feb 2016 121,136 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 108,149 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 108,149 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

off side rear inner bulb not working

petrol filler flap insecure

Pass 8 Apr 2014 102,231 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 95,564 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 Apr 2013 95,564 miles

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 88,439 miles

all suspension bushes deteriorated / perished

bump stops worn

engine mounts deteriorated

exhaust system deteriorated

front and rear brake discs worn / corroded

front and rear brake hoses perished

front strut brace bushes detreiorated

hand brake high

offside head light aim on upper limit

rear number plate deteriorated slightly

slight play in rear anti roll bar drop links

very slight play in steering rack

Fail 19 Apr 2012 88,439 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

all suspension bushes deteriorated / perished

brake fluid low

bump stops worn

engine mounts deteriorated

exhaust system deteriorated

front and rear brake discs worn / corroded

front and rear brake hoses perished

front strut brace bushes detreiorated

hand brake high

offside head light aim on upper limit

oil around power steering bottle

rear number plate deteriorated slightly

slight play in rear anti roll bar drop links

very slight play in steering rack

Pass 5 Apr 2011 82,124 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

all brake discs worn/pitted but not to excess

exhaust system corroded

Fail 5 Apr 2011 82,124 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

all brake discs worn/pitted but not to excess

exhaust system corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2010 73,150 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust system corroded

handbrake lever slightly high

offside rear tyre perished to the cords but not in excess of 25MM in length (borderline pass)

Fail 13 Apr 2010 73,150 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust system corroded

handbrake lever slightly high

offside rear tyre perished to the cords but not in excess of 25MM in length (borderline pass)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 61,880 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust system slightly corroded

Fail 22 Apr 2009 61,880 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust system slightly corroded

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 29 Apr 2008 49,199 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 49,199 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 May 2007 34,564 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)

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

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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GV53 BUW is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Gold with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 GV53 BUW, 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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GV53 BUW is a 2003 Volvo S80, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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