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VN51 YTO

2002 Volvo S80

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

94,739 mi
Last recorded94,739 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Volvo S8099,074 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN51 YTO
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 94,739 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 91,493 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 89,189 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 85,130 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 82,417 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 80,749 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 77,931 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 71,624 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 67,790 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 63,335 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 57,989 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 53,696 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 52,973 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 50,268 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 48,315 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 46,592 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 43,054 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 39,904 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 34,730 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 32,925 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 32,920 miles

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

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

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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VN51 YTO is a 2002 Volvo S80 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 VN51 YTO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VN51 YTO registered?

VN51 YTO is a 2002 Volvo S80, first registered on 24 January 2002.

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The MOT history for VN51 YTO shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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