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YS53 GZL

2003 Volvo S80

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

222,488 mi
Last recorded222,488 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS53 GZL
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2017 222,488 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2017 221,344 miles

Nearside Front brake disc modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Front brake disc modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 181,112 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 161,391 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2015 161,378 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 143,350 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2014 143,105 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 119,250 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

tyres wearing on edges

Pass 20 Oct 2012 97,354 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2011 85,813 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 75,656 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 65,952 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 57,212 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2007 48,471 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 38,760 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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YS53 GZL is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 YS53 GZL, 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 YS53 GZL registered?

YS53 GZL is a 2003 Volvo S80, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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