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VA51 WME

2002 Volvo S80

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

134,450 mi
Last recorded134,450 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Volvo S8099,074 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA51 WME
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 134,450 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 19 Aug 2025 134,450 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 130,328 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Ns and Os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 128,712 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 125,249 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 121,888 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 119,074 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2020 119,053 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp it has an object on the lens or source but does not have an adverse effect on light output (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 116,149 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 111,429 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2017 105,746 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 14 Aug 2017 105,727 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 99,832 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 94,459 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 88,926 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 84,096 miles

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

exhaust mount broken

Pass 22 Aug 2012 78,570 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 73,064 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 66,876 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 60,432 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 54,857 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 49,235 miles

Front brake pads approx 80% worn.

Fail 28 Aug 2007 49,235 miles

Front brake pads approx 80% worn.

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Fail 12 Sep 2006 43,238 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 43,238 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 38,899 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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VA51 WME is a 2002 Volvo S80 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 VA51 WME, 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 VA51 WME registered?

VA51 WME is a 2002 Volvo S80, first registered on 20 February 2002.

Is VA51 WME safe to buy?

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