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GV02 TYG

2002 Volvo S80

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

206,673 mi
Last recorded206,673 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2012
Typical for 2002 Volvo S8099,074 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV02 TYG
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2012 206,673 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 199,203 miles

drivers door mirror glass slight damage

slight play in steering detected at front wheels

Fail 26 Jul 2011 198,729 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

drivers door mirror glass slight damage

slight play in steering detected at front wheels

Pass 14 Jul 2010 183,550 miles

off side door mirror glass slight damage

Pass 11 Aug 2009 168,178 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 168,029 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 149,620 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

drivers door mirror damaged but still has good visability.

Fail 29 Jul 2008 149,282 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

drivers door mirror damaged but still has good visability.

Pass 8 Aug 2007 133,730 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 114,515 miles

Front brake discs wearing thin, but not to excess.

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

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

Offside door mirror cracked, but doesn't affect rear view.

Rear number plate slightly deterioated.

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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GV02 TYG is a 2002 Volvo S80 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GV02 TYG, 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 GV02 TYG registered?

GV02 TYG is a 2002 Volvo S80, first registered on 15 August 2002.

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