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LW51 DVH

2002 Volvo S80

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

92,967 mi
Last recorded92,967 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 Volvo S8099,074 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW51 DVH
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2017 92,967 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2017 92,967 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre bald inner edge

Pass 22 Mar 2016 82,416 miles

Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view interior (8.1.2a)

Fail 22 Mar 2016 82,416 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view interior (8.1.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Fail 1 Jun 2015 79,972 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine odb mil on

engine oil pressure mil on

Pass 1 Jun 2015 79,972 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine odb mil on

engine oil pressure mil on

Pass 5 Jun 2014 76,555 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn around inner edges

slight leak from auto gearbox

slight play coming from o/s steering rack arm

Fail 5 Jun 2014 76,555 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

both front tyres worn around inner edges

slight leak from auto gearbox

slight play coming from o/s steering rack arm

Fail 28 May 2014 76,532 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

EML light illuminated on dashboard

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

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

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

triangular warning light illuminated on dashboard

Pass 30 May 2013 73,461 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

engine light on dash

Pass 28 May 2012 71,652 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

engine light on dash

Fail 28 May 2012 71,652 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

engine light on dash

Pass 6 Jun 2011 70,257 miles

EML light illuminated on dashboard

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

offside and nearside rear lights damaged

Fail 6 Jun 2011 70,257 miles

EML light illuminated on dashboard

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

offside and nearside rear lights damaged

Pass 16 May 2008 67,152 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Fail 7 May 2008 67,046 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Sep 2007 63,946 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2006 57,286 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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LW51 DVH is a 2002 Volvo S80 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 LW51 DVH, 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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LW51 DVH is a 2002 Volvo S80, first registered on 31 January 2002.

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