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GV53 HFE

2003 Volvo S80

Red Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

124,449 mi
Last recorded124,449 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV53 HFE
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2022 124,449 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 102,392 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 79,294 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 77,215 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 74,995 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2018 74,995 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 74,248 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 72,299 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 69,844 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 68,142 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 68,142 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 64,303 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 59,243 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 53,912 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2011 53,910 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2010 49,005 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 40,738 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 35,476 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 35,476 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2007 27,592 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 19,469 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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GV53 HFE is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Red with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 GV53 HFE, 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 GV53 HFE registered?

GV53 HFE is a 2003 Volvo S80, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is GV53 HFE safe to buy?

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