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FY52 WFV

2002 Volvo S80

Red Gas bi-fuel 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

169,780 mi
Last recorded169,780 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2016
Typical for 2002 Volvo S8099,074 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY52 WFV
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeGas bi-fuel
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2016 169,780 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 157,625 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine Oil Leak

Engine management Light on

Nearside Rear Tyre Perished/Cracked On Tread

Fail 10 Aug 2015 157,625 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine Oil Leak

Engine management Light on

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre Perished/Cracked On Tread

Pass 14 Aug 2014 150,455 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine management light on

exhaust slightly deteriorated

parking brake efficiency just within limit at 16%

parking brake imbalance

Fail 13 Aug 2014 150,380 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine management light on

exhaust slightly deteriorated

parking brake imbalance

Pass 7 Aug 2013 138,735 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside front tyre cracking slightly

reverse lights inoperative

Fail 7 Aug 2013 138,732 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside front tyre cracking slightly

reverse lights inoperative

Pass 29 Jun 2012 121,689 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 110,644 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 14 Aug 2010 97,276 miles

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres scrubbed on inner edge (tracking...?)

both rear tyres tread pattern wearing uneven (bumpy)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 83,243 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 83,165 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2008 68,325 miles

TYRE N/S FRONT RUBBED IN INNER EDGE

Fail 8 Aug 2008 68,322 miles

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

Offside Front Lower 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)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

TYRE N/S FRONT RUBBED IN INNER EDGE

hand brake not n/s rear

Pass 22 Aug 2007 53,852 miles

Rear Exhust Has Slight Leak, Near Side Rear Tyre Has a Nail In Tyre, Near Side & off Side Rear Disc Pads Low.

Pass 25 Aug 2006 41,610 miles

advise n/s/r anti-roll bar end link worn

front pads low

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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FY52 WFV is a 2002 Volvo S80 in Red with a 2,435cc gas bi-fuel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FY52 WFV, 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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FY52 WFV is a 2002 Volvo S80, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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