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ML02 BCE

2002 Volvo S80

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

62,737 mi
Last recorded62,737 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2018
Typical for 2002 Volvo S8099,074 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML02 BCE
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 1 Jun 2018 62,737 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (wishbone) excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2017 57,495 miles

all tyre tread shoulders slightly worn

all tyre tread shoulders slightly worn

centre exhaust mount one side broken but supported

engine warning light on

headlamp washers n/w

rear no plate poor condition

Fail 27 May 2017 57,410 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

all tyre tread shoulders slightly worn

all tyre tread shoulders slightly worn

centre exhaust mount one side broken but supported

engine warning light on

headlamp washers n/w

rear no plate poor condition

Pass 17 May 2016 54,316 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Nearside Rear tyre slightly feathered

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint

Offside Rear tyre slightly feathered

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 May 2016 54,316 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Nearside Rear tyre slightly feathered

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint

Offside Rear tyre slightly feathered

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 50,678 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2015 50,678 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2014 44,443 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside front headlight slightly displaced (not seriously affecting beam image)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 44,443 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside front headlight slightly displaced (not seriously affecting beam image)

Pass 25 May 2013 40,884 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 37,244 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2012 37,222 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

nearside front wiper blade split at ends

nearside rear tyre rubber cracking in tread

Pass 18 May 2011 34,536 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 31,625 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 28,649 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 28,649 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2008 26,074 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 26,074 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2007 21,867 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2006 17,876 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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ML02 BCE is a 2002 Volvo S80 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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