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BV52 GFK

2002 Volvo S80

Green Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

194,092 mi
Last recorded194,092 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2014
Typical for 2002 Volvo S8099,074 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV52 GFK
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2014 194,092 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 181,511 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 174,098 miles

Srevice light on

Fail 9 Aug 2012 174,098 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Srevice light on

Pass 17 Aug 2011 162,985 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 162,985 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2010 142,333 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 141,959 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Play in both steering rack track rod inner ball joints.

Pass 3 Aug 2009 118,556 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 118,556 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2008 97,555 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 79,277 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2007 79,277 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 65,558 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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BV52 GFK is a 2002 Volvo S80 in Green with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 BV52 GFK, 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 BV52 GFK registered?

BV52 GFK is a 2002 Volvo S80, first registered on 13 September 2002.

Is BV52 GFK safe to buy?

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