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SW02 AYV

2002 Volvo S80

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

131,482 mi
Last recorded131,482 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2020
Typical for 2002 Volvo S8099,074 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW02 AYV
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2020 131,482 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

slight under body surface corrosion and corrosion on all suspension components

Fail 2 Jun 2017 131,443 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jun 2016 125,559 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 117,367 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 113,497 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 113,497 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 109,393 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2012 105,155 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 101,889 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 97,472 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 91,980 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2008 81,960 miles

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jun 2007 67,520 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 67,517 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Jun 2006 54,247 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 54,247 miles

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

exhaust middle bracket broken (not insecure)

front pads low

rear discs poor condition †

slight play both rear link rods

Pass 25 May 2005 38,790 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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SW02 AYV is a 2002 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 SW02 AYV, 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 SW02 AYV registered?

SW02 AYV is a 2002 Volvo S80, first registered on 18 June 2002.

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