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SV51 GRY

2002 Volvo S80

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

132,757 mi
Last recorded132,757 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2014
Typical for 2002 Volvo S8099,074 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV51 GRY
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2014 132,757 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

condition of front and rear brake pads

condition of nearside door mirror

condition of rear anti-roll bar rubber bushes

instrument/dash cover missing

offside front tyre worn bald on inner egde and on 2mm

Fail 7 Jan 2014

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Speedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

condition of front and rear brake pads

condition of nearside door mirror

condition of rear anti-roll bar rubber bushes

instrument cluster not working/faulty

offside front tyre worn bald on inner egde and on 2mm

Pass 21 Jan 2013

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

condition of front and rear inner brake pads

cracking to fuel cap seal

instuments cluster not working

offside front tyre uneven wear

rear exhaust heat sheild lose

Fail 18 Jan 2013

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

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

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

E.M.L.light on

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

condition of front and rear inner brake pads

cracking to fuel cap seal

instuments cluster not working

offside front tyre uneven wear

rear exhaust heat sheild lose

Pass 12 Dec 2011 127,043 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

nearside rear tyre uneven wear

rear exhaust heat sheilds lose

Pass 23 Dec 2010 121,729 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2010 121,729 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2010 116,799 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2010 116,799 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2008 106,890 miles

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

cond of n/s/r tyre

slight power steering fluid leak

Pass 31 Mar 2008 99,873 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 31 Mar 2008 99,873 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 91,048 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 6 Mar 2007 91,048 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Mar 2006 83,394 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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SV51 GRY is a 2002 Volvo S80 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SV51 GRY, 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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What year was SV51 GRY registered?

SV51 GRY is a 2002 Volvo S80, first registered on 4 March 2002.

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