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YY03 GGP

2003 Volvo S80

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2023
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

153,634 mi
Last recorded153,634 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY03 GGP
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2022 153,634 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively disc has slight fluctuation on brake roller test (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively disc has slight fluctuation on brake roller test (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush is slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2022 153,621 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre also worn close to wear bar indicators and smooth on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively disc has slight fluctuation on brake roller test (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively disc has slight fluctuation on brake roller test (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush is slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 148,772 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inside edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tail light lens has slight crack

Pass 3 Nov 2020 145,817 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 145,817 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Oct 2019 140,260 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2019 140,260 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Oct 2018 130,025 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2018 130,025 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 120,337 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 21 Sep 2017 120,337 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour flashing white (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour flashing white (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 113,386 miles

o/s/f wishbone rear bush separating

rear indicators fading colour

rear lower suspension arms inner bushes worn

rear trailing arm front bushes separating/weakening

some o/s/f + n/s/f steering rod play

Fail 5 Sep 2016 113,386 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s/f wishbone rear bush separating

rear indicators fading colour

rear lower suspension arms inner bushes worn

rear trailing arm front bushes separating/weakening

some o/s/f + n/s/f steering rod play

Pass 23 Sep 2015 107,989 miles

both front wishbones front bushes splitting/weakening

both rear trailing arm front bushes separating/weakening

o/s/f wishbone rear bush starting to separate

slight fading colour to rear indicator

some o/s steering rack/rod play

some o/s/f brake judder

Fail 23 Sep 2015 107,989 miles

Centre Upper engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement stabiliser mount (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both front wishbones front bushes splitting/weakening

both rear trailing arm front bushes separating/weakening

o/s/f wishbone rear bush starting to separate

slight fading colour to rear indicator

some o/s steering rack/rod play

some o/s/f brake judder

Pass 28 Aug 2012 107,837 miles

both front wishbones front bushes separating/splitting - weak

o/s/r indicator fading

some play in o/s/f + n/s/f steering rod play

top engine stabiliser bush split

Fail 20 Aug 2012 107,641 miles

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

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

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

both front wishbones front bushes separating/splitting - weak

n/s/f brake hose perishing - recommend replace

o/s/r indicator fading

some play in o/s/f + n/s/f steering rod play

top engine stabiliser bush split

Pass 2 Sep 2011 99,923 miles

both front brake hoses perishing

both front wishbones front bushes splitting/separating

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

some n/s/f + o/s/f steering rack/rod play

Pass 13 Sep 2010 95,971 miles

both front wishbones front bushes splitting

perishing to front brake hoses

slight n/s + o/s steering rod play

some front brake judder - o/s/f near to mot limit

Fail 16 Aug 2010 99,988 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

brake /oil/etc dash warning lights not working

n/s/f wishbone front bush splitting

o/s/f brake judder - near to mot limit

o/s/f wishbone front bush separating

some o/s/f steering rack/rod play

some perishing to front brake hoses

Pass 1 Sep 2009

both front wishbones front bushes deteriorating especially offside, getting weak

dashboard fault unable to read mileage and various other gauges

slight corrosion lips rear discs

slight steering rack/rod play both sides

some perishing to both front brake hoses

Fail 28 Aug 2009

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both front wishbones front bushes deteriorating especially offside, getting weak

dashboard fault unable to read mileage and various other gauges

slight corrosion lips rear discs

slight steering rack/rod play both sides

some perishing to both front brake hoses

Pass 2 Sep 2008 85,863 miles

both front wishbones front bushes starting to split

slight corrosion to rear brake discs

slight n/s/f drop link rod play

slight o/s + n/s steering rack/rod play

slight perishing to front brake flexi hoses

Fail 2 Sep 2008 85,863 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both front wishbones front bushes starting to split

slight corrosion to rear brake discs

slight n/s/f drop link rod play

slight o/s + n/s steering rack/rod play

slight perishing to front brake flexi hoses

Pass 6 Aug 2007 75,043 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both front wishbones front bushes splitting

corrosion to front brake discs

slight judder front footbrakes

some offside front steering rack and rod play

Pass 30 Aug 2006 69,930 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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YY03 GGP is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 YY03 GGP, 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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YY03 GGP is a 2003 Volvo S80, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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