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SW02 VFK

2002 Volvo S80

Gold Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2018
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

157,953 mi
Last recorded157,953 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 Volvo S8099,074 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW02 VFK
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2017 157,953 miles

Nearside Front two nails in tyre

Nearside Front tyre edges worn

Fail 10 Aug 2017 157,953 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front two nails in tyre

Nearside Front tyre edges worn

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

Pass 11 Aug 2016 115,584 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 73,783 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 73,783 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 67,251 miles

Front lower suspension arms front inner bushes por condition , movement underload

Sill skirts fitted ,cannot inspect outer sills

Slight play n/s rear anti roll bar outer drop link

Fail 5 Jun 2014 67,251 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Front lower suspension arms front inner bushes por condition , movement underload

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

Sill skirts fitted ,cannot inspect outer sills

Slight play n/s rear anti roll bar outer drop link

Pass 21 Jun 2013 65,577 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 62,980 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 60,759 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 57,565 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 46,784 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 46,784 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2008 43,358 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2007 39,144 miles

Rear number plate starting to deteriorate.

Pass 21 Apr 2006 33,187 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 32,254 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 32,246 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 VFK is a 2002 Volvo S80 in Gold with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SW02 VFK, 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 VFK registered?

SW02 VFK is a 2002 Volvo S80, first registered on 18 April 2002.

Is SW02 VFK safe to buy?

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