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AY52 GFA

2002 Volvo S80

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

198,773 mi
Last recorded198,773 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2022
Typical for 2002 Volvo S8099,074 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY52 GFA
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2022 198,773 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 185,686 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2021 185,686 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 176,727 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2020 176,727 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 166,443 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2019 166,441 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 149,781 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 132,826 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2017 132,826 miles

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 114,600 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 99,231 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front wheel bearing slightly rough

Nearside Rear brake slightly sticky

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 23 Oct 2015 99,231 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front wheel bearing slightly rough

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake slightly sticky

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 85,735 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2014 85,735 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 80,020 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 17 Sep 2012 74,160 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 74,160 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 68,252 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 60,261 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 60,261 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 54,906 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 47,219 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 41,008 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 32,677 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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AY52 GFA is a 2002 Volvo S80 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 AY52 GFA, 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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AY52 GFA is a 2002 Volvo S80, first registered on 12 October 2002.

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