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PL02 KMG

2002 Volvo S80

Blue Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

184,443 mi
Last recorded184,443 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2018
Typical for 2002 Volvo S8099,074 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL02 KMG
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2018 184,443 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 12 Nov 2018 184,443 miles

Central Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 18 Nov 2017 175,529 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 158,007 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both front (2.5.B.1b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres cracked in tread

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively o/s/f (3.7.B.3)

n/s/f head lamp glass cracked

Fail 20 May 2016 158,007 miles

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

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect n/s/f (1.8.A.1b)

Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both front (2.5.B.1b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres cracked in tread

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively o/s/f (3.7.B.3)

n/s/f head lamp glass cracked

Pass 22 May 2015 146,274 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 May 2015 146,274 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 May 2014 131,714 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight play inner steering rack ends

Pass 23 May 2014 131,714 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight play inner steering rack ends

Fail 25 May 2013 119,394 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight play o/s/f and n/s/f inner steering rack joints

Pass 25 May 2013 119,394 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight play o/s/f and n/s/f inner steering rack joints

Fail 12 May 2012 110,071 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 12 May 2012 110,071 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 18 May 2011 101,218 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres wearing thin inner edges

slight play inner rack ends both sides

Fail 18 May 2011 101,218 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

both front tyres wearing thin inner edges

slight play inner rack ends both sides

Pass 1 Jun 2010 77,669 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 77,669 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 67,461 miles

all four tyres slightly deteriorated to outer sidewall

Pass 30 May 2008 59,451 miles

Nearside Rear 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 29 May 2007 50,091 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 41,983 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2006 41,983 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
Full Volvo S80 reliability report

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PL02 KMG is a 2002 Volvo S80 in Blue with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 PL02 KMG, 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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PL02 KMG is a 2002 Volvo S80, first registered on 11 June 2002.

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