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YF03 GWC

2003 Volvo S80

Red Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,857 mi
Last recorded102,857 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF03 GWC
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2014 102,857 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 85,091 miles

Nearside Upper engine mounting bracket damaged but not likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)

centre exhaust mount broken

front brake flexi hoses just starting to perish

Fail 2 Aug 2013 85,091 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Upper engine mounting bracket damaged but not likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)

centre exhaust mount broken

front brake flexi hoses just starting to perish

nearside front tyre pressure low

Pass 13 Jul 2012 75,486 miles

Engine mount noisey

nearside rear brake disc scored.

rear exhaust mount corroded.

Fail 12 Jul 2012 75,486 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

nearside rear brake disc scored.

rear exhaust mount corroded.

Pass 24 May 2011 64,216 miles

both rear tyre side walls damaged

nearside body work damaged

rear number plate in slightly poor condition

Fail 24 May 2011 64,216 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

damage to all tyre side walls

nearside body work damaged

rear number plate in slightly poor condition

Pass 13 May 2010 61,508 miles

nearside front & offside front doors damaged.

Fail 11 May 2010 61,508 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front & offside front doors damaged.

Pass 20 May 2009 56,194 miles

Big crack in the screen,but not in the swept area

Pass 2 May 2008 49,082 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 41,227 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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YF03 GWC is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Red with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YF03 GWC, 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 YF03 GWC registered?

YF03 GWC is a 2003 Volvo S80, first registered on 4 June 2003.

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