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FC02 FKJ

2002 Volvo S80

Green Diesel 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2018
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

179,143 mi
Last recorded179,143 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Volvo S8099,074 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFC02 FKJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2017 179,143 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front have wear and pads getting low (3.5.1i)

Fail 28 Feb 2017 179,135 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front have wear and pads getting low (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 176,355 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 167,080 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 167,075 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2014 152,235 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2014 152,220 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2013 142,550 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 130,561 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 9 Jan 2012 130,553 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 115,181 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 115,134 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2010 100,874 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2009 83,011 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 78,208 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 30,853 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 78,357 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2007 69,182 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 60,003 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight play in the steering rack.

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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FC02 FKJ is a 2002 Volvo S80 in Green with a 2,435cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 FC02 FKJ, 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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FC02 FKJ is a 2002 Volvo S80, first registered on 10 April 2002.

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