MOT Status
ValidMileage
140,727 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
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))
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))
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))
plastic covers fitted
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
PLASTIC COVERS FITTED
plastic covers/undertrays fitted
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)
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
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
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
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
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)
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)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
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)
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)
Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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