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GV52 AVP

2002 Volvo S80

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 Volvo S8099,074 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV52 AVP
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2014

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

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2012
Pass 16 Dec 2011 114,812 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

exhaust braket broken centre section

nearside front cv boot has slight pin hole leak

Oil leak

Fail 6 Dec 2011 114,259 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

exhaust braket broken centre section

nearside front cv boot has slight pin hole leak

Oil leak

Fail 8 Oct 2010 97,593 miles

Child seat fitted to NSR not allowing full inspection of seat belt.

Front wipers smering slightly.

Grease residue at NSF outer CV boot.

NSR tyre tread low at outer shoulder.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Slight play at NSF and OSF inner steering rack joints.

Pass 8 Oct 2010 97,593 miles

Child seat fitted to NSR not allowing full inspection of seat belt.

Front wipers smering slightly.

Grease residue at NSF outer CV boot.

NSR tyre tread low at outer shoulder.

Slight play at NSF and OSF inner steering rack joints.

Pass 9 Oct 2009 187,835 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 167,351 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 167,351 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 145,258 miles

slight play offsidefront steeringrack tierod joint

Fail 27 Oct 2006 119,632 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2006 119,632 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2005 85,053 miles

Both front tyres are wearing on edges tread low !

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

The front bushes on both front lower arms are showing signs of wear ! (slight play )

Pass 10 Oct 2005 85,053 miles

Both front tyres are wearing on edges tread low !

The front bushes on both front lower arms are showing signs of wear ! (slight play )

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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GV52 AVP is a 2002 Volvo S80 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 GV52 AVP, 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 GV52 AVP registered?

GV52 AVP is a 2002 Volvo S80, first registered on 30 October 2002.

Is GV52 AVP safe to buy?

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