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BV02 VAJ

2002 Volvo S80

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

119,802 mi
Last recorded119,802 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2010
Typical for 2002 Volvo S8099,074 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2010 119,802 miles

Play in steering rack track arm inner joints.

Fail 19 Apr 2010 119,793 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Play in steering rack track arm inner joints.

Fail 15 Apr 2009 115,101 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

cut in near side rear tyre tread

play in off side steering rack

Pass 15 Apr 2009 115,101 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

cut in near side rear tyre tread

play in off side steering rack

Pass 19 Apr 2008 108,361 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

check air intake pipes at turbo

play in off side steering rack

Fail 17 Apr 2008 108,361 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

check air intake pipes at turbo

play in off side steering rack

Pass 10 Apr 2007 102,105 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 102,105 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Apr 2006 90,933 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 VAJ is a 2002 Volvo S80 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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

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