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BV02 UVR

2002 Volvo S80

Red Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

175,084 mi
Last recorded175,084 miles
Recorded on18 May 2012
Typical for 2002 Volvo S8099,074 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV02 UVR
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 May 2012 175,084 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 175,084 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 May 2012 174,738 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Airbag warning light not working

Blowing around injector

Both front sidelights dim

Both front tyres slightly rubbing on inner wing area

Both rear anti-roll bar bushes worn

Handbrake high

Instrument cluster not illuminating

Slight play in o/s/f bottom ball joint

Wipers poor

n/s/f wishbone front+ rear bushes splitting

o/s wishbone rear bush splitting

o/s/f cv boot insecure clip missing

Fail 13 May 2011 168,373 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front sidelights dim

handbrake high

n/s front lower suspension arm bush split

n/s/r seatbelt wont retract fully

n/s/r tyre worn to limit

o/s no plate lamp dim

o/s/f tyre wearing on inside and cracking

o/s/f tyre worn low and cracking

play in n/s/f and n/s/r anti-roll bar links

play in steering

slight corrosion on n/s/f brake disc

steering lock stops worn

Pass 13 May 2011 168,373 miles

front sidelights dim

handbrake high

n/s front lower suspension arm bush split

n/s/r seatbelt wont retract fully

n/s/r tyre worn to limit

o/s no plate lamp dim

o/s/f tyre wearing on inside and cracking

o/s/f tyre worn low and cracking

play in n/s/f and n/s/r anti-roll bar links

play in steering

slight corrosion on n/s/f brake disc

steering lock stops worn

Pass 24 Mar 2010 151,987 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

slight play in n/s/r anti-roll bar drop link

Pass 20 Mar 2009 135,803 miles

child seat fitted to n/s/f seat

child seat fitted to o/s/r seat

slight corrosion on o/s/r shock absorber

slight play in o/s/f track rod end

Pass 20 Mar 2008 113,164 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 14 Mar 2008 112,804 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Apr 2007 92,000 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2007 91,915 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

n/s/f tyre close to limit.

o/s/f lower suspension arm front bush deteriorating

o/s/f seatbelt buckle sticking

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 27 Mar 2006 69,652 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 69,389 miles

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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 UVR is a 2002 Volvo S80 in Red with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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

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