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GV53 HGO

2003 Volvo S80

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

178,289 mi
Last recorded178,289 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2021 178,289 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Front fog lamp not working

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2021 178,289 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Front fog lamp not working

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 175,635 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Possible intercooler (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tow bar slightly corroded

Fail 10 Dec 2020 175,635 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Possible intercooler (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tow bar slightly corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2019 170,203 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2019 170,203 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2018 167,037 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 161,705 miles

Central Rear Unable to check seat belt.

Pass 13 Nov 2015 157,971 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 153,967 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 149,179 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2012 143,878 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear section of exhaust support brackets corroded.

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 143,878 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear section of exhaust support brackets corroded.

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 138,234 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both nearside and offside brake discs are wearing thin

Fail 29 Sep 2010 134,323 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 134,323 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 127,326 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

near side & offside tyre size on front axel is 225-50-17

nearside & offside tyre size on rear axel is 225-45-17

Pass 1 Oct 2008 120,599 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 29 Sep 2008 120,599 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2007 108,440 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2006 87,733 miles

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

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

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

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 HGO is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HGO, 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 HGO is a 2003 Volvo S80, first registered on 24 November 2003.

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