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BJ02 KGJ

2002 Volvo S80

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

96,673 mi
Last recorded96,673 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2015
Typical for 2002 Volvo S8099,074 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ02 KGJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2015 96,673 miles

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

nearside rear tyre sidewall split

Fail 1 Jun 2015 96,673 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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)

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

nearside rear tyre sidewall split

Pass 18 Jun 2014 91,295 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 91,292 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

e.m.l light on

Pass 4 Mar 2013 82,426 miles

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 74,641 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Mar 2011 67,594 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 60,588 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 8 Mar 2010 60,588 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 54,960 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 51,702 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2007 45,182 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 39,063 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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
Full Volvo S80 reliability report

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BJ02 KGJ is a 2002 Volvo S80 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BJ02 KGJ, 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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BJ02 KGJ is a 2002 Volvo S80, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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