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M29 GLV

2002 Volvo S80

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

32,312 mi
Last recorded32,312 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Volvo S8099,074 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM29 GLV
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 32,312 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing x2 corroded lower casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Jul 2025 32,106 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2024 31,511 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 32,192 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2023 32,192 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 30,006 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 29,405 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 29,161 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2020 29,161 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 28,769 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 28,449 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 28,040 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 27,306 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 26,382 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 25,420 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 24,100 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 23,304 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 22,350 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 21,064 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 21,064 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 19,403 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 17,596 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 15,495 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 13,803 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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M29 GLV is a 2002 Volvo S80 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 M29 GLV, 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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What year was M29 GLV registered?

M29 GLV is a 2002 Volvo S80, first registered on 27 September 2002.

Is M29 GLV safe to buy?

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