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YY53 GKV

2003 Volvo S80

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

240,305 mi
Last recorded240,305 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY53 GKV
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2020 240,305 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 3 Dec 2020 140,197 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2019 232,462 miles

Central Front Upper Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Both steering lock stops worn

Pass 5 Oct 2018 215,615 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSR tyre is almost worn down to 2mm wear bars,the min limit is 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight play/ wear in steering rack/inner joints. ()

Pass 17 Oct 2017 202,766 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 189,414 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 176,826 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 5 Oct 2015 176,821 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 13 Oct 2014 163,411 miles

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 163,411 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2013 150,132 miles

OSF pads starting to stick

Pass 12 Jul 2012 136,034 miles

both front tyres just on legal limit

Pass 19 Jul 2011 123,078 miles

both front brake disks corroded slightly on inner edges

Pass 7 Jul 2010 106,752 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jul 2009 94,273 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 77,533 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 66,083 miles

both front wish bone front bushes worn slightly

Pass 7 Nov 2006 56,163 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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YY53 GKV is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YY53 GKV, 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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YY53 GKV is a 2003 Volvo S80, first registered on 19 November 2003.

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