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GIG 8591

2002 Volvo S80

Black Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

107,166 mi
Last recorded107,166 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Volvo S8099,074 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGIG 8591
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 107,166 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2025 105,761 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2025 105,761 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 103,758 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 101,029 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2023 101,029 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 98,394 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2020 96,295 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 94,427 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2019 92,517 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 87,789 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2017 87,789 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2016 86,042 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 84,097 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 83,143 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 79,606 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 79,422 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2013 76,558 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 73,849 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 71,098 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 65,892 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 65,892 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 53,723 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 43,794 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2007 36,349 miles

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

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

very slight play o/s steering rack arm

Pass 18 Oct 2006 28,805 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 21,385 miles

front brake pads possibly required at next service schedule

front tyres 2-3mm

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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GIG 8591 is a 2002 Volvo S80 in Black with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 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 GIG 8591, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GIG 8591 registered?

GIG 8591 is a 2002 Volvo S80, first registered on 1 November 2002.

Is GIG 8591 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GIG 8591 shows 27 tests with a 81.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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