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LK53 GJJ

2003 Volvo S80

Gold Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2022
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

133,362 mi
Last recorded133,362 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK53 GJJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2021 133,362 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2020 118,094 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front and offside rear (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front and offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust rear bracket broken

srs service required message on dashboard but airbag light working as normal

Fail 30 Apr 2020 118,094 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front and offside rear (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front and offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust rear bracket broken

srs service required message on dashboard but airbag light working as normal

Pass 1 Mar 2019 110,139 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Outer cv boot slightly leaking

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

wipers poor

Fail 1 Mar 2019 110,139 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Outer cv boot slightly leaking

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

wipers poor

Pass 17 Nov 2017 97,993 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2017 97,993 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not 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)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 83,248 miles

middle exhaust hanger deteriorated

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

Pass 7 Dec 2015 62,965 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2015 62,561 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 62,561 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 61,054 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 58,806 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 52,698 miles

nearside front flexi hose slightly deteriorated

offside front flexi hose slightly deteriorated

Fail 20 Jun 2012 52,437 miles

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

nearside front flexi hose slightly deteriorated

offside front flexi hose slightly deteriorated

Pass 15 Jul 2011 47,232 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 43,796 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 29,697 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 10,782 miles

o/s front tyre is very worn and very cracked in tread and side walls

Fail 23 Feb 2009 10,782 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

o/s front tyre is very worn and very cracked in tread and side walls

Pass 4 Jul 2008 9,692 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 7,896 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 6,400 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
Full Volvo S80 reliability report

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LK53 GJJ is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Gold with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 LK53 GJJ, 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 LK53 GJJ registered?

LK53 GJJ is a 2003 Volvo S80, first registered on 7 October 2003.

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