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BG02 FXJ

2002 Volvo S80

Grey Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

122,371 mi
Last recorded122,371 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2019
Typical for 2002 Volvo S8099,074 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG02 FXJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2019 122,371 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 116,367 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2018 116,366 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jul 2017 111,042 miles

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

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

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

corrosion to rear brake discs

exhaust middle box outer skin corroded

nearside front tyre worn on edges

Fail 12 Jul 2017 110,980 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

corrosion to rear brake discs

exhaust middle box outer skin corroded

nearside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 8 Jul 2016 103,445 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 100,924 miles

offside front fog light inoperative

Fail 11 Jul 2015 100,886 miles

Front Upper engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

offside front fog light inoperative

Pass 28 Jun 2014 96,740 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 95,358 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

centre exhaust casing corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside front fog light inoperative and lens cracked

rear exhaust bracket badly corroded

Fail 5 Jul 2013 95,358 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

centre exhaust silencer outer casing corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside front fog light inoperative and lense cracked

rear exhaust bracket badly corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2012 91,638 miles

both rear tyres close to legal limit

fuel cap sealing ring washer slightly perished

handbrake travel requires attention soon

nearside headlight aim on upper limit

offside front fog light lens cracked

offside headlight aim on lower limit

Pass 15 Jun 2011 86,535 miles

front brake pads wearing thin

slight play in offside steering rack joint

Pass 24 Jun 2010 79,659 miles

front brake discs slightly corroded and slightly worn

front brake pads wearing thin

offside front wishbone back bush becoming unbonded

offside rear tyre close to legal limit

rear brake pads wearing thin

slight play in both front wishbone bushes

slight play in both rear anti roll drop links

Pass 22 Jun 2009 74,511 miles

both number plate lights dim

offside front back wishbone bush becoming unbonded

offside rear anti roll drop link has slight play

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 27 Jun 2008 68,911 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 57,841 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 44,370 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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BG02 FXJ is a 2002 Volvo S80 in Grey with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BG02 FXJ, 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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BG02 FXJ is a 2002 Volvo S80, first registered on 10 June 2002.

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