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FA51 GZL

2002 Volvo S80

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

139,114 mi
Last recorded139,114 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2013
Typical for 2002 Volvo S8099,074 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA51 GZL
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2013 139,114 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Dec 2013 139,114 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Sep 2012 135,093 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Apr 2010 124,472 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre worn slightly uneven

slight play in both inner steering rack joints

Pass 30 Mar 2009 111,134 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 93,856 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 76,207 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2006 59,172 miles

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

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

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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FA51 GZL is a 2002 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 FA51 GZL, 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 FA51 GZL registered?

FA51 GZL is a 2002 Volvo S80, first registered on 5 February 2002.

Is FA51 GZL safe to buy?

The MOT history for FA51 GZL shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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