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BL51 ZFB

2002 Volvo S80

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

129,140 mi
Last recorded129,140 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2018
Typical for 2002 Volvo S8099,074 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2018 129,140 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 127,067 miles

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

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

fuel cap seal perished

Fail 7 Feb 2017 127,067 miles

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

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

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

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 29 Jan 2016 125,465 miles

Offside Front driving lamp is broken

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 29 Jan 2016 125,465 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front driving lamp is broken

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 114,573 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

slight blow from exhaust centre section

Pass 1 Feb 2014 103,301 miles

rear silencer hanger is corroded and weak

Pass 8 Feb 2013 92,178 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2013 92,173 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2012 82,267 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 74,422 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 74,418 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2010 69,605 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 69,605 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2009 62,674 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2009 62,674 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 55,511 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2007 48,144 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 48,133 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2006 42,140 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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BL51 ZFB is a 2002 Volvo S80 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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