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BV02 UVO

2002 Volvo S80

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

258,220 mi
Last recorded258,220 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2021
Typical for 2002 Volvo S8099,074 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV02 UVO
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2021 258,220 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 253,509 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 245,948 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring worn Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both rears (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Sep 2018 235,347 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 220,146 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 1 Sep 2016 206,146 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 28 Aug 2015 190,305 miles

Offside Rear inner anti roll bar bush has slight play

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 169,377 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 155,205 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 19 Jun 2013 155,093 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 20 Jun 2012 143,534 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

cracks on o/s n/s rear anti roll bar links slight wear in n/s o/s front lower arm bushs

Pass 20 Jun 2012 143,534 miles

cracks on o/s n/s rear anti roll bar links slight wear in n/s o/s front lower arm bushs

Pass 18 May 2011 128,988 miles

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

front discs wearing thin

Fail 18 May 2011 128,988 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front discs wearing thin

Pass 15 Apr 2010 114,781 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 103,203 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 91,334 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 91,334 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2007 84,136 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 74,365 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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BV02 UVO is a 2002 Volvo S80 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BV02 UVO, 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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BV02 UVO is a 2002 Volvo S80, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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