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GY53 UTN

2003 Volvo S80

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

94,227 mi
Last recorded94,227 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY53 UTN
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2021 94,227 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 83,994 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2020 83,994 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low adjuster faulty (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2019 72,623 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 69,237 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 64,997 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides. (3.6.B.4d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly damage. (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre and Tyre perishing. ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 9 Nov 2017 64,997 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides. (3.6.B.4d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly damage. (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre and Tyre perishing. ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Nov 2016 60,868 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2 (4.1.E.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush x2 (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x4 (3.5.1i)

oil leak

Pass 11 Nov 2015 52,283 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2014 47,089 miles

off side wiper poor

Pass 2 Oct 2013 45,496 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 43,731 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 41,749 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 40,331 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 38,058 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 33,320 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2007 27,216 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 19,610 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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GY53 UTN is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 GY53 UTN, 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 UTN is a 2003 Volvo S80, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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