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BG02 VAD

2002 Volvo S80

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

160,403 mi
Last recorded160,403 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Volvo S8099,074 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG02 VAD
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 160,403 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Nov 2023 159,409 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 6 Nov 2023 159,409 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Oct 2022 158,076 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 154,519 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 151,803 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 148,682 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 144,319 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 141,832 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 133,092 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 127,780 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 121,025 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 116,282 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 109,328 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 102,815 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 91,354 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 80,472 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 80,472 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 71,669 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)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 62,975 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inside edges

Slight play in O/S steering rack end joint

Pass 26 Jun 2006 55,253 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 VAD is a 2002 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 VAD, 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 BG02 VAD registered?

BG02 VAD is a 2002 Volvo S80, first registered on 17 May 2002.

Is BG02 VAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG02 VAD shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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