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GY02 HXC

2002 Volvo S80

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

301,953 mi
Last recorded301,953 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2014
Typical for 2002 Volvo S8099,074 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY02 HXC
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2014 301,953 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Feb 2014 301,951 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Feb 2013 266,634 miles

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)

Fail 16 Feb 2013 266,618 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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 4 Feb 2012 232,389 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

air bag srs warning on

Fail 4 Feb 2012 232,387 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

air bag srs warning on

Pass 19 Feb 2011 19,550 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 157,537 miles

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)

front no.plate cracked

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/f and n/s/f position lamps dim

o/s/r no.plate light dim

o/s/r tyre worn on edges

rear no.plate marked

slight corrosion on front brake discs

slight corrosion on rear brake discs

slight play in n/s/f and o/s/f steering arms

Fail 25 Feb 2010 157,537 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) DANGEROUS

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)

front no.plate cracked

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/f and n/s/f position lamps dim

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/r no.plate light dim

o/s/r tyre worn on edges

rear no.plate marked

slight corrosion on front brake discs

slight corrosion on rear brake discs

slight play in n/s/f and o/s/f steering arms

Pass 13 Feb 2009 116,346 miles

slight play in o/s/f steering arm

Nail in nearside rear tyre

exhaust rear bracket corroded [still secure]

n/s/f tyre 3mm and worn on inner edge

o/s/f position lamp dim

o/s/f tyre 3mm and worn on inner edge

o/s/r tyre tread low [2-3mm]

rear no.plate marked

slight corrosion on front brake discs

slight corrosion on rear brake discs

Pass 27 Feb 2008 78,045 miles

rear exhaust bracket corroded [still secure]

slight corrosion on front brake discs

slight corrosion on rear brake discs

slight play in o/s/f steering arm

Fail 26 Feb 2008 78,000 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear exhaust bracket corroded [still secure]

slight corrosion on front brake discs

slight corrosion on rear brake discs

slight play in o/s/f steering arm

Fail 26 Jan 2007 65,776 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2007 65,776 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 20 Feb 2006 54,428 miles

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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GY02 HXC is a 2002 Volvo S80 in Blue 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 GY02 HXC, 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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GY02 HXC is a 2002 Volvo S80, first registered on 25 April 2002.

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