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GU02 MLK

2002 Volvo S80

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

243,531 mi
Last recorded243,531 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2018
Typical for 2002 Volvo S8099,074 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU02 MLK
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2018 243,531 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both rear indicators slightly discoloured

rear exhaust bracket corroded and broken

Fail 16 Apr 2018 243,521 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both rear indicators slightly discoloured

rear exhaust bracket corroded and broken

Pass 16 Mar 2017 239,822 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 May 2015 233,389 miles

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

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)

exhaust corroding

Pass 26 Mar 2014 229,779 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 223,724 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

long handbrake travel

Pass 28 Mar 2012 217,722 miles

exhaust clamps poor condition

Fail 26 Mar 2012 217,585 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

exhaust clamps poor condition

Pass 1 Apr 2011 201,400 miles

both front tyres worn low

nearside front flexi hopse perished requires replacement

nearside rear tyre worn low

Pass 21 May 2009 160,139 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 7 May 2008 140,363 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 118,448 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 94,697 miles

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

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

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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GU02 MLK is a 2002 Volvo S80 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 GU02 MLK, 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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GU02 MLK is a 2002 Volvo S80, first registered on 27 March 2002.

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