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FA02 AYJ

2002 Volvo S80

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

148,660 mi
Last recorded148,660 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Volvo S8099,074 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA02 AYJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 148,660 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2025 148,041 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 147,223 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 145,954 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 144,320 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2022 144,320 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 141,762 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2021 141,762 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 135,105 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2019 135,105 miles

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 129,509 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 129,506 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 123,267 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 118,205 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 110,862 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 103,387 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 103,387 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 96,701 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 90,501 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 82,851 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 75,856 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 70,557 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 61,431 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 52,171 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 40,850 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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FA02 AYJ is a 2002 Volvo S80 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FA02 AYJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FA02 AYJ registered?

FA02 AYJ is a 2002 Volvo S80, first registered on 28 June 2002.

Is FA02 AYJ safe to buy?

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