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GV52 AVZ

2002 Volvo S80

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

72,889 mi
Last recorded72,889 miles
Recorded on29 May 2014
Typical for 2002 Volvo S8099,074 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV52 AVZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 May 2014 72,889 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 63,638 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 63,638 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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)

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2012 63,121 miles

Cam belt kit due 96000 miles OR 10 years

Front wipers poor

O/S/F tyre 2.5 to 3.00 MM and worn on inner edge

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear brake pads look low

Rear number plate fading

Service due

Pass 21 Sep 2012 63,121 miles

Cam belt kit due 96000 miles OR 10 years

Front wipers poor

O/S/F tyre 2.5 to 3.00 MM and worn on inner edge

Rear brake pads look low

Rear number plate fading

Service due

Pass 6 Jun 2011 59,896 miles

O/S/F tyre is worn on inside edge

Rear brake pads look thin

Rear number plate faded

Fail 3 Jun 2011 59,891 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

O/S/F tyre is worn on inside edge

Rear brake pads look thin

Rear number plate faded

Pass 1 Jun 2010 56,938 miles

The front brake pads look very thin.

The rear number plate is fading.

The steering becomes slightly stiff around centre when 'rocked'.

Fail 1 Jun 2010 56,938 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

The front brake pads look very thin.

The rear number plate is fading.

The steering becomes slightly stiff around centre when 'rocked'.

Pass 29 May 2009 53,184 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 48,992 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 May 2008 48,992 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2006 38,651 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 38,651 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

oil leak suspect steering rack can not see properley due to engine undertray fitted

slight play off side front steering arm

Pass 14 Nov 2005 29,539 miles

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

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

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

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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GV52 AVZ is a 2002 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AVZ, 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 AVZ registered?

GV52 AVZ is a 2002 Volvo S80, first registered on 20 November 2002.

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