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FG02 SVJ

2002 Volvo S80

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2009
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

90,365 mi
Last recorded90,365 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2008
Typical for 2002 Volvo S8099,074 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG02 SVJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2008 90,365 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 90,357 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 88,868 miles
Fail 24 May 2008 88,853 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2006 75,523 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 74,812 miles

2 small holes in rear back box

both front lower arms front bushes split and seperating no excess movement

front discs corroded worn and lipped

front wipers poor

rear discs light surface rust with being stood

Pass 26 Jan 2006 71,658 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2006 71,658 miles

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

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

Both rear outer tail lights out

Engine top mount splitting

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Movement in N/S inner steering rod

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic 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)

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

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

Rear No. plate deteriating

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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FG02 SVJ is a 2002 Volvo S80 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 FG02 SVJ, 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 FG02 SVJ registered?

FG02 SVJ is a 2002 Volvo S80, first registered on 12 April 2002.

Is FG02 SVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG02 SVJ shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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