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GY52 BVH

2003 Volvo S80

Grey Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

126,210 mi
Last recorded126,210 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY52 BVH
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2016 126,210 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2016 129,195 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 116,528 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 106,325 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 106,325 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 95,009 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 83,683 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 74,355 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 65,584 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 65,584 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2009 56,333 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 43,239 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 30,428 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 20,628 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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GY52 BVH is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Grey with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 GY52 BVH, 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 GY52 BVH registered?

GY52 BVH is a 2003 Volvo S80, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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The MOT history for GY52 BVH shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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