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LJ51 GBD

2002 Volvo S80

Black Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

133,354 mi
Last recorded133,354 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2022
Typical for 2002 Volvo S8099,074 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ51 GBD
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2022 133,354 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2022 132,593 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush in lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective Rear mounts corroding (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lock stop badly worn

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2021 122,558 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 103,447 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive can not see clearly as engine cover fitted. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped around outer edge of disc. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner and outer. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Engine mounting damaged but not to excess top of engine ,rubber bush is cracking. (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped around outer edge of disc. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner and outer (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) inner steering arm. ()

Fail 15 Jun 2019 102,963 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front of wishbone arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge of tread lifting away from tyre. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive can not see clearly as engine cover fitted. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped around outer edge of disc. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner and outer. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Engine mounting damaged but not to excess top of engine ,rubber bush is cracking. (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped around outer edge of disc. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner and outer (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) inner steering arm. ()

Pass 21 May 2018 90,493 miles

Front Bonnet struts weak.

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine covers and under trays fitted.

Pass 6 Feb 2017 89,268 miles

Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint BOTH SIDES (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush BOTH SIDES (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 6 Feb 2017 89,268 miles

Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint BOTH SIDES (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush BOTH SIDES (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2016 85,249 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush bush (2.5.A.1c)

long travel parking brake

Pass 2 Feb 2015 78,418 miles

nearside front & nearside rear outer sidewall tyres showing sign of age deterioration.

offside rear tyre wearing on inner shoulder.

Pass 3 Feb 2014 76,974 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2014 76,971 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 75,173 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 75,168 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 71,709 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 71,703 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Mar 2011 69,971 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 69,970 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 66,302 miles

N/S/R wishbone inner bush slight play.

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Under shield damaged and loose

Pass 24 Mar 2009 62,076 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 56,678 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 48,363 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 40,194 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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LJ51 GBD is a 2002 Volvo S80 in Black with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 LJ51 GBD, 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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LJ51 GBD is a 2002 Volvo S80, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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