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KG02 FAO

2002 Volvo S80

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

189,448 mi
Last recorded189,448 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2018
Typical for 2002 Volvo S8099,074 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG02 FAO
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2018 189,448 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2018 189,448 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Sep 2017 156,353 miles

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

nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 15 Sep 2017 156,353 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Fuel system component leaking under bonnet (7.2.3)

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

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

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

nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 8 Aug 2017 154,905 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/55/16 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure nearside and offside (8.2.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brakes worn

Pass 16 Jun 2016 136,879 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides, lower arm front bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, lower arm front bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 124,323 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 124,323 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 115,281 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jun 2013 107,371 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 100,749 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jun 2011 90,284 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 90,256 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 83,497 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 78,236 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 68,810 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 55,155 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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KG02 FAO is a 2002 Volvo S80 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 KG02 FAO, 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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KG02 FAO is a 2002 Volvo S80, first registered on 25 April 2002.

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