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FV51 RXX

2002 Volvo S80

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

174,510 mi
Last recorded174,510 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2016
Typical for 2002 Volvo S8099,074 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV51 RXX
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2016 174,510 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 167,049 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 167,039 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear 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)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2014 125,360 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 18 Feb 2014 152,360 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 141,613 miles

n/s and o/s front abs rings starting to corrode

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s/r indicator slightly white

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

slight cracking on n/s and o/s front flexible brake hoses

Fail 4 Feb 2013 141,613 miles

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

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

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

n/s and o/s front abs rings starting to corrode

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s/r indicator slightly white

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

slight cracking on n/s and o/s front flexible brake hoses

Pass 10 Feb 2012 133,749 miles

front and rear suspension parts starting to corrode

rear heatshield insecure

slight blow from front exhaust downpipe

Fail 8 Feb 2012 133,749 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front and rear suspension parts starting to corrode

rear heatshield insecure

slight blow from front exhaust downpipe

Pass 16 Feb 2011 130,318 miles

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

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

both front wipers are streaky

slight play in o/s/f steering knuckle

Fail 15 Feb 2011 130,314 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

both front lockstops are worn slightly

both front wipers are streaky

slight play in o/s/f steering knuckle

Fail 17 Nov 2009 123,259 miles

Exhaust centre to rear box mounting bracket snapped other side fixed so exhaust still secure.

N/s/r tyre cracking on inner & outer shoulders

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 123,259 miles

Exhaust centre to rear box mounting bracket snapped other side fixed so exhaust still secure.

N/s/r tyre cracking on inner & outer shoulders

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

Pass 7 Nov 2008 118,590 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 114,904 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 110,595 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2005 103,700 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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FV51 RXX is a 2002 Volvo S80 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FV51 RXX, 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 FV51 RXX registered?

FV51 RXX is a 2002 Volvo S80, first registered on 31 January 2002.

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