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NC51 VLG

2002 Volvo S80

Beige Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

66,244 mi
Last recorded66,244 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2023
Typical for 2002 Volvo S8099,074 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC51 VLG
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2023 66,244 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 62,718 miles

handbrake cables slightly worn

Fail 4 Jan 2022 62,711 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jan 2021 60,604 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2021 60,584 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 59,926 miles

Offside O\S PARKING BRAKE SLIGHTLY LOW

Pass 21 Jan 2019 59,542 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 58,320 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2017 56,370 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2017 56,370 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2016 54,442 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 52,203 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 50,165 miles

Centre exhaust hanger failed.

Rear exhaust hanger weak.

Pass 18 Jan 2013 45,916 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 44,230 miles

Exhaust rear mounting pins heavily rusted.Front brake pads wearing low. O/s/f bottom suspension arm bush bonding failing. Rear tyres worn low on edges. Rear brake discs rusted.

Fail 16 Jan 2012 44,230 miles

Exhaust rear mounting pins heavily rusted.Front brake pads wearing low. O/s/f bottom suspension arm bush bonding failing. Rear tyres worn low on edges. Rear brake discs rusted.

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 41,860 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 38,348 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 36,408 miles

Front brake discs corroding on inner surface.

Pass 23 Jan 2008 34,060 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 30,790 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 27,693 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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NC51 VLG is a 2002 Volvo S80 in Beige with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 NC51 VLG, 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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NC51 VLG is a 2002 Volvo S80, first registered on 31 January 2002.

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