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BV02 VWR

2002 Volvo S80

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

137,043 mi
Last recorded137,043 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2020
Typical for 2002 Volvo S8099,074 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV02 VWR
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2020 137,043 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 105,465 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2019 105,465 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Dec 2018 103,580 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 98,955 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 11 Jan 2018 98,936 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both rear tyre valves deteriorating

handbrake effort near the limit

Pass 12 Jan 2017 98,389 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

fuel cap seal deteriorated

Pass 4 Nov 2015 92,850 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer c.v gaiter partially insecure, still preventing the ingress of dirt

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

Offside steering rack slight play

Fail 4 Nov 2015 92,850 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Outer c.v gaiter partially insecure, still preventing the ingress of dirt

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

Offside steering rack slight play

Pass 28 Nov 2014 79,686 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 74,057 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

exhaust mountings broken

o/s/f outer cv gaiter insecure

slight play in steering rack ends

Pass 9 Jan 2013 72,662 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 9 Jan 2013 72,662 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Jan 2012 69,964 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust Heavily Corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2011 67,851 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Fail 3 Aug 2009 62,097 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2009 62,097 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2008 51,974 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 43,956 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2007 43,956 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 33,336 miles

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

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)

Fail 26 Jul 2006 33,336 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2005 24,164 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 VWR is a 2002 Volvo S80 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 VWR, 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 VWR is a 2002 Volvo S80, first registered on 29 March 2002.

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