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BK51 MFX

2002 Volvo S80

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

116,489 mi
Last recorded116,489 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2012
Typical for 2002 Volvo S8099,074 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK51 MFX
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2012 116,489 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 17 Dec 2012 116,489 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 30 Dec 2011 104,960 miles

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

Fail 28 Dec 2011 104,960 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2011 94,068 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2010 94,048 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2010 80,566 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 4 Jan 2010 80,536 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 69,079 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 69,079 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 19 Dec 2007 60,135 miles

rear number plate peeling and discoloured

Pass 10 Jan 2007 53,240 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 44,307 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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BK51 MFX is a 2002 Volvo S80 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 BK51 MFX, 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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BK51 MFX is a 2002 Volvo S80, first registered on 31 January 2002.

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