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BL51 JPU

2002 Volvo S80

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2014
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

69,500 mi
Last recorded69,500 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2013
Typical for 2002 Volvo S8099,074 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL51 JPU
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 7 Jun 2013 69,500 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

items in rear of vehicle not allowing full inspection of adult seatbelts

Pass 7 Jun 2013 69,500 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

items in rear of vehicle not allowing full inspection of adult seatbelts

Pass 29 May 2012 63,635 miles

n/s/r & o/s/r tyres perrished

Fail 28 May 2012 63,635 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

n/s/r & o/s/r tyres perrished

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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BL51 JPU is a 2002 Volvo S80 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 BL51 JPU, 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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BL51 JPU is a 2002 Volvo S80, first registered on 31 January 2002.

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