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GX03 FRP

2003 Volvo S80

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2011
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

279,013 mi
Last recorded279,013 miles
Recorded on19 May 2011
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX03 FRP
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 19 May 2011 279,013 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

slight play in both sides of steering rack.

Pass 24 May 2010 218,848 miles

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

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

slight play in both sides of steering rack

Fail 13 May 2010 216,381 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

slight play in both sides of steering rack

Pass 12 May 2009 149,843 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2008 92,607 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 110,088 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 110,086 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 May 2006 70,020 miles

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

plastic outer cover sills fitted

Pass 11 Apr 2006 68,111 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 67,785 miles

slight wear in front wishbone rubber bushes

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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GX03 FRP is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GX03 FRP, 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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GX03 FRP is a 2003 Volvo S80, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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