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VA02 VWC

2002 Volvo S80

Grey Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

239,908 mi
Last recorded239,908 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2019
Typical for 2002 Volvo S8099,074 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA02 VWC
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2019 239,908 miles

eml light on

front suspension struts rusty

Pass 20 Sep 2018 231,546 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

slight play in n/s steering rack end

Fail 19 Sep 2018 231,537 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

slight play in n/s steering rack end

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 225,551 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Oil leak ()

eml light on

Pass 29 Sep 2016 218,142 miles

engine mil lamp on

nearside and offside headlamp wipers not touching glass

Fail 29 Sep 2016 218,142 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine mil lamp on

nearside and offside headlamp wipers not touching glass

Pass 22 Sep 2015 208,743 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 193,599 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 178,890 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 165,067 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 150,688 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 150,688 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 135,963 miles

Nearside Front 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 1 Oct 2009 119,731 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 119,731 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 98,505 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 98,505 miles

Nearside Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2007 83,231 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 59,303 miles

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

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

tyres worn due to wheel alignment incorrect

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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VA02 VWC is a 2002 Volvo S80 in Grey with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 VA02 VWC, 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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VA02 VWC is a 2002 Volvo S80, first registered on 12 March 2002.

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