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GY52 VGM

2002 Volvo S80

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

103,295 mi
Last recorded103,295 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2023
Typical for 2002 Volvo S8099,074 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY52 VGM
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2023 103,295 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 97,966 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 91,194 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Apr 2021 91,193 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Electrical wiring connectors for braking disconnected (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

power cut off

Pass 2 Jul 2019 90,650 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 90,644 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 90,629 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 90,598 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2015 90,598 miles

Stop lamp not working both rear (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 89,068 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 81,995 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2013 81,982 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 27 Sep 2012 75,997 miles

Centre Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 75,997 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 71,128 miles

backing on rear n/plate starting to pill away from plate

can not check outer door sills trims fitted

Pass 11 Oct 2010 67,469 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

front wishbone bushes worn

offside front anti-rollbar link worn

Fail 11 Oct 2010 67,469 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

front tyres worn on inner edges

front wishbone bushes worn

offside front anti-rollbar link worn

Pass 7 Oct 2009 63,015 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 63,015 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 58,178 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 46,669 miles

front brake flexis perishing

rear number plate is disfigured

slight play in steering rack

Pass 5 Oct 2006 37,226 miles

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

nail in osr tyre

Pass 10 Oct 2005 28,598 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
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GY52 VGM is a 2002 Volvo S80 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 GY52 VGM, 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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GY52 VGM is a 2002 Volvo S80, first registered on 19 October 2002.

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