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ML02 BAV

2002 Volvo S80

Gold Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

158,684 mi
Last recorded158,684 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 Volvo S8099,074 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML02 BAV
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2019 158,684 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 18 Apr 2019 158,684 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 156,810 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 152,188 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 147,452 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 147,452 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 142,850 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 140,399 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 140,399 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 8 Jan 2013 135,234 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 135,234 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 131,593 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2011 126,054 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 126,054 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2010 122,481 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 122,481 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Mar 2009 114,996 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s/f tyre side wall slight damaged

Pass 16 Mar 2009 114,996 miles

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

n/s/f tyre side wall slight damaged

Pass 2 Apr 2008 107,440 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

slight play rack arms inner ball joints

Fail 2 Apr 2008 107,440 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

slight play rack arms inner ball joints

Pass 17 Mar 2006 73,982 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
Full Volvo S80 reliability report

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ML02 BAV is a 2002 Volvo S80 in Gold with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 ML02 BAV, 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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ML02 BAV is a 2002 Volvo S80, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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