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GV53 GYN

2003 Volvo S80

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

167,751 mi
Last recorded167,751 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV53 GYN
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2023 167,751 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2023 167,724 miles

Brake cable has restricted free movement park brake lever hits the stop (1.1.15 (e))

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working pump issue (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2022 164,260 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 160,373 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2021 160,373 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front 550 / 600 special (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 157,358 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2020 157,321 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both front on inner edges cords showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear perished 225/50/17 y continental (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 153,590 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 146,185 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 138,078 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges 225/50/17 v

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pads 75% worn (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 124,233 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 107,448 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 94,861 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

REar Exhaust mounting hook broken

Pass 1 Aug 2013 90,135 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 81,868 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 81,868 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2011 73,766 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 73,766 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 66,093 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 66,093 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2009 55,367 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 46,545 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2008 46,545 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2007 37,090 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2007 37,090 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 26,981 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 26,981 miles

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

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

Nearside 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
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GV53 GYN is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 GV53 GYN, 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 GYN is a 2003 Volvo S80, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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