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BF02 XAX

2002 Volvo S80

Silver Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

161,107 mi
Last recorded161,107 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 Volvo S8099,074 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF02 XAX
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2016 161,107 miles

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

plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas

rear silencer corroded

sill covers fitted

Pass 10 Nov 2015 152,824 miles

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

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

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

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

offside front tyre inner edge worn

play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 2 Feb 2015 147,150 miles

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

Nearside Rear All position lamps have light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

play noted in o/s/f inner rack end

Pass 11 Feb 2014 139,716 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

centre rear exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated

Pass 31 Jan 2013 133,373 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

centre rear exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated

Pass 16 Feb 2012 127,288 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust system backbox slightly deteriorated

exhaust system middle box slightly deteriorated

Fail 15 Feb 2012 127,288 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust system backbox slightly deteriorated

exhaust system middle box slightly deteriorated

nearside front tyre worn at inner shoulder

Pass 15 Feb 2011 121,176 miles

engine oil leak noted

poor headlight image noted

slight wear noted on o/s/r drop link

Pass 15 Feb 2010 113,795 miles

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

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

rear exaust bracket corroded

slight play noted in both sides of steering rack

upper engine mount worn and has play

Pass 16 Feb 2009 106,767 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 Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 101,406 miles

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

both front brake discs worn.

Fail 14 Mar 2008 101,406 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

both front brake discs worn.

Pass 20 Mar 2007 96,124 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2007 96,102 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Pass 20 Mar 2006 88,556 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2006 88,556 miles

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

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

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

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

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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BF02 XAX is a 2002 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BF02 XAX, 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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BF02 XAX is a 2002 Volvo S80, first registered on 18 March 2002.

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