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YW03 GXT

2003 Volvo S80

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

126,060 mi
Last recorded126,060 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW03 GXT
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2022 126,060 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

exhaust tail pipe missing and rear hanger missing

Fail 15 Nov 2022 126,060 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2155516 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

exhaust tail pipe missing and rear hanger missing

Pass 16 Nov 2021 124,031 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Tailpipe missing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 122,395 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective tail pipe loose (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Nov 2020 122,365 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective tail pipe loose (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 120,082 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 27 Nov 2018 115,393 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Nov 2018 115,379 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 110,967 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2016 105,851 miles

Fuel filter badly corroded but NOT currently leaking

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit NSR tyre getting low but currently still legal (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NSR Disc corroded but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt OSF Inner Cv Joint perished but still preventing ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view OS Door mirror damaged and repaired with tape but still secure and providing adequate view to the rear (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output OSR lens repaired with lens repair tape but NOT showing white light to the rear (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust silencer has very minor leak (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Nov 2016 105,763 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded NSF brake pipe to flexi excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush NSR Trailing arm Ft bush excessive play (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded OSF Brake pipe to Flexi excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush OSF lower arm front inner bush has excessive play (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush OSR trailing arm Front bush has excessive play (2.4.G.2)

Fuel filter badly corroded but NOT currently leaking

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit NSR tyre getting low but currently still legal (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NSR Disc corroded but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt OSF Inner Cv Joint perished but still preventing ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view OS Door mirror damaged and repaired with tape but still secure and providing adequate view to the rear (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output OSR lens repaired with lens repair tape but NOT showing white light to the rear (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust silencer has very minor leak (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 100,071 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2015 99,990 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and tread cut215/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2014 94,388 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2014 94,369 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 87,377 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2012 79,453 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2012 79,453 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 68,919 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 59,668 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 50,790 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Pass 19 Nov 2008 41,449 miles

Screw in nearside front tyre.

Fail 19 Nov 2008 41,449 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Screw in nearside front tyre.

Pass 11 Aug 2007 30,269 miles

Front brake imbalance 25%. Borderline.

Pass 11 Aug 2006 22,962 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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YW03 GXT is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 YW03 GXT, 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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YW03 GXT is a 2003 Volvo S80, first registered on 5 August 2003.

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