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GF02 HLE

2002 Volvo S80

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

189,600 mi
Last recorded189,600 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2012
Typical for 2002 Volvo S8099,074 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF02 HLE
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2012 189,600 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

near side side marker light not working

nearside head light output reduced

Fail 19 Apr 2012 189,598 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

near side side marker light not working

nearside head light output reduced

Pass 14 Apr 2011 172,099 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

front brake discs lipped

nearside headlamp image no kick up

offside rear lamp damaged

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight play in steering,offside

Fail 14 Apr 2011 172,097 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

front brake discs lipped

nearside headlamp image no kick up

offside rear lamp damaged

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight play in steering,offside

Pass 21 Apr 2010 159,412 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 21 Apr 2010 159,411 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 141,091 miles

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

both rear tyres worn on edges

nearside headlamp deteriorating and foglamp damaged

play in steering,offside

Fail 8 Apr 2009 141,091 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

both rear tyres worn on edges

nearside headlamp deteriorating and foglamp damaged

play in steering,offside

Fail 15 Apr 2008 124,140 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 15 Apr 2008 124,140 miles

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Fail 17 Apr 2007 106,916 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 106,916 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Apr 2006 87,719 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
Full Volvo S80 reliability report

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GF02 HLE is a 2002 Volvo S80 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 GF02 HLE, 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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GF02 HLE is a 2002 Volvo S80, first registered on 2 May 2002.

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