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DA02 BGX

2002 Volvo S80

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

127,197 mi
Last recorded127,197 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2019
Typical for 2002 Volvo S8099,074 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA02 BGX
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 11 Jun 2019 127,197 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all missing (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front brake discs corroded and lipped

Pass 23 Apr 2018 115,744 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 19 Apr 2018 115,729 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/55R16 93V (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/55R16 93V (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 112,471 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 109,319 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 104,742 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2015 104,739 miles

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

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

Fail 23 May 2014 95,826 miles

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

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

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

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

advise fuel cap slightly cracking.

advise nearside inner and offside inner steering arm has slight play.if replaced advise both track rod end.

Pass 23 May 2014 95,826 miles

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

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

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

advise fuel cap slightly cracking.

advise nearside inner and offside inner steering arm has slight play.if replaced advise both track rod end.

Fail 18 May 2013 87,735 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 May 2013 87,735 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 79,730 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 79,729 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2011 72,693 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 72,693 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2010 65,708 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 58,855 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 52,300 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 45,616 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 45,616 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2006 38,743 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
Full Volvo S80 reliability report

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DA02 BGX is a 2002 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 DA02 BGX, 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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DA02 BGX is a 2002 Volvo S80, first registered on 31 May 2002.

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