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MK02 VGE

2002 Volvo S80

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

140,727 mi
Last recorded140,727 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Volvo S8099,074 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK02 VGE
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 140,727 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 137,058 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 131,473 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2024 131,469 miles

Exhaust system insecure back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2023 126,325 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGES WORN (5.2.3 (e))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread FRONT AND REAR (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 118,042 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 112,768 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded offside @ nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 105,177 miles

plastic covers fitted

Pass 10 Feb 2017 101,249 miles

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

PLASTIC COVERS FITTED

Pass 8 Feb 2016 97,053 miles

plastic covers/undertrays fitted

Pass 3 Mar 2015 94,744 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2014 90,399 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 7 Feb 2013 85,257 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

plastic covers fitted over sills

Pass 6 Mar 2012 78,116 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)

plastic covers fitted over sills

Fail 5 Mar 2012 78,105 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

plastic covers fitted over sills

Pass 2 Mar 2011 72,467 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front brake discs corroded & pitted

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

Fail 1 Mar 2011 72,467 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front brake discs corroded & pitted

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 68,469 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 68,469 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 67,280 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 3 Mar 2009 67,280 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 62,653 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 59,475 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 26 Feb 2007 59,475 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Mar 2006 50,855 miles

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

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
Full Volvo S80 reliability report

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MK02 VGE is a 2002 Volvo S80 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 MK02 VGE, 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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MK02 VGE is a 2002 Volvo S80, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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