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RG53 GOJ

2003 Volvo S80

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

152,365 mi
Last recorded152,365 miles
Recorded on30 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRG53 GOJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 May 2019 152,365 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2018 148,129 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 143,880 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 141,066 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 134,073 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 128,836 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 124,507 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2012 113,722 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 103,817 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

o/s/r tyre 4mm

unable to fully check outer sills due to plastic covers fitted

Fail 22 Dec 2010 93,978 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

tracking check

Pass 22 Dec 2010 93,978 miles

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

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

tracking check

Pass 22 Dec 2009 81,060 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2008 66,451 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Dec 2008 66,451 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Dec 2007 51,062 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 36,073 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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RG53 GOJ is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 RG53 GOJ, 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 RG53 GOJ registered?

RG53 GOJ is a 2003 Volvo S80, first registered on 17 December 2003.

Is RG53 GOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RG53 GOJ shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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