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SK03 GVJ

2003 Volvo S80

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

90,536 mi
Last recorded90,536 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK03 GVJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2018 90,536 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both side. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2018 90,535 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 87,786 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2016 85,427 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 30 Jun 2016 85,427 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 81,501 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 77,397 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 70,929 miles

cuts in offside front tyre inner wall poor condition

nearside and ofside rear tyres on 2.5mm

Pass 28 Jun 2012 62,115 miles

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

loseness offside door mirror

Fail 19 Jun 2012 61,898 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

loseness offside door mirror

Pass 7 Jun 2011 52,545 miles

both front tyres worn uneven and on 1.6mm limits

condition of offside door mirror

nearside rear tyre uneven wear

Pass 15 Jun 2010 42,554 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 32,950 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 23,307 miles

both rear tyres wearing uneven

Pass 7 Jun 2007 17,877 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 15,117 miles

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

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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SK03 GVJ is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 SK03 GVJ, 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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SK03 GVJ is a 2003 Volvo S80, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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