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SD03 GZU

2003 Volvo S80

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2021
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

163,288 mi
Last recorded163,288 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD03 GZU
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2019 163,288 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 156,838 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 52,813 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 52,813 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Mar 2006 39,037 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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SD03 GZU is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SD03 GZU, 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 SD03 GZU registered?

SD03 GZU is a 2003 Volvo S80, first registered on 29 March 2003.

Is SD03 GZU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD03 GZU shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SD03 GZU have outstanding finance?

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