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NG02 DVU

2002 Volvo S80

Gold Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

156,751 mi
Last recorded156,751 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2012
Typical for 2002 Volvo S8099,074 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG02 DVU
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 18 Sep 2012 156,751 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

battery light on

eml on

Fail 15 Dec 2010 123,950 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both front wishbones front bushes splitting

corrosion/wear to brake discs

n/s/f brake pads low

number plates delaminating - recommned replace rear

o/s/f tyre bold inner edge - on mot limit - recommend replace

o/s/f wishbone rear bush separating

perishing to front brake hoses

possible very slight play o/s/r drop link

slight o/s/f steering rack/rod play

some n/s/r brake judder

Pass 15 Dec 2010 123,950 miles

both front wishbones front bushes splitting

corrosion/wear to brake discs

n/s/f brake pads low

number plates delaminating - recommned replace rear

o/s/f tyre bold inner edge - on mot limit - recommend replace

o/s/f wishbone rear bush separating

perishing to front brake hoses

possible very slight play o/s/r drop link

slight o/s/f steering rack/rod play

some n/s/r brake judder

Fail 10 Dec 2010 123,713 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

service light on

Pass 15 Sep 2009 91,494 miles

both front wishbones front bushes spliting

o/s/f seat belt starting to fray slightly

o/s/f wishbone back bush separating

o/s/r + n/s/r tyres =2mm tread + bold inner edges - recommend replace soon

perishing to fuel filler cap seal

rear number plate delaminating

Fail 15 Sep 2009 91,494 miles

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

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

both front wishbones front bushes spliting

o/s/f seat belt starting to fray slightly

o/s/f wishbone back bush separating

o/s/r + n/s/r tyres =2mm tread + bold inner edges - recommend replace soon

perishing to fuel filler cap seal

rear number plate delaminating

Pass 6 Jun 2008 69,641 miles

exhaust mounting snapped at rear

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 30 May 2007 63,623 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2006 57,298 miles

all four brake discs are showing signs of pitting on the outer edges.

Fail 11 May 2006 57,298 miles

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

all four brake discs are showing signs of pitting on the outer edges.

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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NG02 DVU is a 2002 Volvo S80 in Gold with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 NG02 DVU, 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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NG02 DVU is a 2002 Volvo S80, first registered on 30 May 2002.

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