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FL02 VNL

2002 Volvo S80

Gold Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests29 (23 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate79.3%

Mileage

143,578 mi
Last recorded143,578 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Volvo S8099,074 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL02 VNL
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

23 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 143,578 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2025 137,817 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rubber splitting. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rubber splitting. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 131,180 miles

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine bay (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 7 Jan 2025 131,180 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine bay (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Jan 2024 122,614 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Jan 2024 122,613 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 113,667 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 104,735 miles

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 95,769 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 86,067 miles

Both side seals got covers[can't be inspected ]

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering rack ball end slightly play

Fail 24 Jan 2020 86,067 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Both side seals got covers[can't be inspected ]

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering rack ball end slightly play

Pass 27 Apr 2019 76,982 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Apr 2019 76,982 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2018 65,346 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 29 May 2017 53,702 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 48,352 miles

fuel cap seal deteriorated

Pass 10 Sep 2015 46,102 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 43,740 miles

both side front suspension arm front bushes deteriorated

Pass 3 Sep 2013 40,216 miles

both side front suspension arm bushes deteriorated

Pass 10 Sep 2012 38,110 miles

both side front suspension arm front bushes deteriorated

Pass 15 Sep 2011 35,159 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 32,294 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

both side front suspension arm front bushes deteriorated

Pass 9 Sep 2010 32,294 miles

both side front suspension arm front bushes deteriorated

Pass 27 Aug 2009 28,524 miles

sills covered by plastic trims

Pass 11 Sep 2008 25,935 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 23,262 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2006 20,085 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 20,085 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2005 16,106 miles

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

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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FL02 VNL is a 2002 Volvo S80 in Gold with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.3%.

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 FL02 VNL, 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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FL02 VNL is a 2002 Volvo S80, first registered on 24 September 2002.

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