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AK51 WCV

2002 Volvo S80

Gold Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

144,262 mi
Last recorded144,262 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2012
Typical for 2002 Volvo S8099,074 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 WCV
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 27 Apr 2012 144,262 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 144,262 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 27 Apr 2011 135,166 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 129,468 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 1 May 2009 123,935 miles

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 1 May 2009 123,935 miles

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

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 28 Apr 2008 117,228 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 107,403 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 107,402 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 May 2006 97,576 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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AK51 WCV is a 2002 Volvo S80 in Gold with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 AK51 WCV, 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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What year was AK51 WCV registered?

AK51 WCV is a 2002 Volvo S80, first registered on 13 February 2002.

Is AK51 WCV safe to buy?

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