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ML02 BLN

2002 Volvo S80

Gold Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

175,733 mi
Last recorded175,733 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2015
Typical for 2002 Volvo S8099,074 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML02 BLN
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2015 175,733 miles

Both rear tyres are perished

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

Nearside front steering rack arm has slight play

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

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

Offside front steering rack arm has slight play

Pass 11 Aug 2014 172,250 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 167,462 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 167,341 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside front wishbone rear bush starting to wear

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 156,125 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2012 156,125 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 144,853 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 132,991 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 122,126 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 110,151 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 99,335 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 99,335 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 May 2006 86,927 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 BLN is a 2002 Volvo S80 in Gold with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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

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