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MT02 ZYE

2002 Volvo S80

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

235,605 mi
Last recorded235,605 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2019
Typical for 2002 Volvo S8099,074 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT02 ZYE
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2019 235,605 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2018 227,442 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2018 227,442 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has excessive play drum stick (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 11 Dec 2017 227,265 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort offside and nearside (3.7.B.6a)

front brake discs lipped badly

Pass 16 Dec 2016 216,432 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy pipe (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 207,998 miles

o/s/f wishbone bush deteriorating

slight linkage play at rear anit-roll bar bushes

slight play at o/s steering arm

Fail 8 Dec 2015 207,998 miles

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

o/s/f wishbone bush deteriorating

slight linkage play at rear anit-roll bar bushes

slight play at o/s steering arm

Pass 19 Dec 2014 199,866 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2013 184,237 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 30 Dec 2013 184,224 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Dec 2012 173,358 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2012 173,358 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 163,642 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 154,574 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 154,574 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 144,621 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Sep 2008 137,070 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front and rear number plate deteriating

Fail 3 Sep 2008 137,070 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front and rear number plate deteriating

Pass 21 Sep 2007 128,925 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 128,925 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2006 113,621 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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MT02 ZYE is a 2002 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel 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 MT02 ZYE, 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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MT02 ZYE is a 2002 Volvo S80, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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