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FC02 FWG

2002 Volvo S80

Silver Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

195,359 mi
Last recorded195,359 miles
Recorded on13 May 2014
Typical for 2002 Volvo S8099,074 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFC02 FWG
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2014 195,359 miles

slight play in both steering rack rods

Fail 12 May 2014 195,359 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight play in both steering rack rods

Fail 25 Jul 2011

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011
Pass 29 Jul 2010 174,904 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 174,904 miles

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 165,736 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 153,908 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 140,110 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 122,200 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 122,198 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2005 104,422 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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FC02 FWG is a 2002 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 FC02 FWG, 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 FC02 FWG registered?

FC02 FWG is a 2002 Volvo S80, first registered on 1 July 2002.

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