MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
232,610 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Headlamp aim too low n/s/f (4.1.2 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn o/s/f lower arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s/f (3.4 (b) (ii))
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick fronts (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s/f (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Brake disc worn, but not excessively front discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f lower arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f tyre on 1;6 legal limit 1;6 (5.2.3 (e))
exhaust bracket one from rear broken but system secure
no plate cracked
slight leak power steering
EML is on
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both saddle bushes (2.4.G.2)
coil spring corroded All (2.4.C.1b)
exhaust corroded, flexi in poor condition & rearmost centre exhaust bracket broken
outer sills covered
Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage metal door trim (6.1.C.1)
EML is on
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt weeping grease (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both saddle bushes (2.4.G.2)
coil spring corroded All (2.4.C.1b)
exhaust corroded, flexi in poor condition & rearmost centre exhaust bracket broken
outer sills covered
exhaust hanger deteriorated still supporting exhaust tho
Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Steering system excessively tight steering column bottom uj getting tight (2.2.D.1)
exhaust hanger deteriorated still supporting exhaust tho
Nearside Rear tyre worn on edges
engine oil leak
lock stops worn heavily
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort parking brake (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside Rear tyre worn on edges
engine oil leak
lock stops worn heavily
front lock stops worn
front suspention bushes worn
n/s/r tyre worn on edges and stepping on inner edge
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
front lock stops worn
front suspention bushes worn
n/s/r tyre worn on edges and stepping on inner edge
EML On
Oil leak
front brake discs worn
steering lock stops worn
suspension rubbers age cracking
temp repair to rear exhaust mount
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
EML On
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
front brake discs worn
steering lock stops worn
suspension rubbers age cracking
temp repair to rear exhaust mount
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Both rear brake discs corroded and worn
Near side rear brake disc appears to have been running hot. Further investigation required.
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
bonnet hard to shut in locked position
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
bonnet hard to shut in locked position
Nearside Front Lower 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 Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
How Reliable is the Volvo S80?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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GY53 HOA is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
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 GY53 HOA, 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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GY53 HOA is a 2003 Volvo S80, first registered on 24 September 2003.
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