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FA52 ZGM

2002 Volvo S80

Black Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 Volvo S8099,074 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA52 ZGM
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2017

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 13 Jun 2017

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Indicator tell tale inoperative both (1.4.A.2a)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Speedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 8 Jun 2017

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Speedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tail light broken/cracked frame

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Dec 2015 115,235 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 108,698 miles

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Dec 2013 100,185 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 29 Nov 2013 99,994 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear exhaust box bracket broken

Pass 14 Dec 2012 92,294 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2011 87,029 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 77,936 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2010 77,936 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2009 66,613 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 3 Dec 2009 66,613 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 57,501 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 47,003 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 34,475 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 24,241 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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FA52 ZGM is a 2002 Volvo S80 in Black with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FA52 ZGM, 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 FA52 ZGM registered?

FA52 ZGM is a 2002 Volvo S80, first registered on 20 December 2002.

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