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A20 BVR

2002 Volvo S80

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

306,249 mi
Last recorded306,249 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2018
Typical for 2002 Volvo S8099,074 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 BVR
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2018 306,249 miles

Both rear tyres worn unevenly and near the wear limit

Oil leak ()

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both rear (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 278,431 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both front (2.7.3)

hand brake travel

nsf nsr osr tyres worn unevenly and near limit

Pass 23 Feb 2016 254,062 miles

Offside front tyre side wall damaged

Both front flexi hose's slightly twisted

Nearside rear brake dragging

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 221,943 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in offside steering rack inner joint

Fail 12 Feb 2015 229,429 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in offside steering rack inner joint

Pass 18 Feb 2014 208,060 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2013 198,285 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 178,066 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 176,381 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 146,981 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 113,269 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 87,064 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 87,064 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2007 70,206 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2007 70,206 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 51,893 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2006 51,893 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 16 Nov 2005 39,201 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 16 Nov 2005 39,201 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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A20 BVR is a 2002 Volvo S80 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2002 Volvo S80 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 99,074 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 A20 BVR, 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 24 years old, this Volvo S80 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A20 BVR is a 2002 Volvo S80, first registered on 30 November 2002.

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