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BV02 VAE

2002 Volvo S80

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

203,969 mi
Last recorded203,969 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 Volvo S8099,074 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV02 VAE
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2017 203,969 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2017 203,969 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 193,343 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 185,539 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 176,218 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 173,465 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 166,229 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 155,567 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 143,460 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 135,298 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 135,298 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 124,571 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 112,971 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 95,158 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 95,157 miles

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2005

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 VAE is a 2002 Volvo S80 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 VAE, 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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What year was BV02 VAE registered?

BV02 VAE is a 2002 Volvo S80, first registered on 3 May 2002.

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