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VO52 JVC

2002 Volvo S80

Red Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

175,823 mi
Last recorded175,823 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2016
Typical for 2002 Volvo S8099,074 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO52 JVC
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2016 175,823 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 166,749 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 166,749 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 159,332 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f flexi brake hosesslight perishing and cracking

Fail 26 Feb 2014 159,332 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

n/s/f and o/s/f flexi brake hosesslight perishing and cracking

Pass 13 Nov 2012 150,396 miles

knock on engine when put into gear

rear indicators of colour

Fail 8 Oct 2012 150,396 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 149,269 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 135,524 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)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 127,775 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2008 127,759 miles

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/f tyre and o/s/r tyre are incorrect speed rating for vehicle n/s/r tyre close to limit on outer edge

Pass 28 Sep 2007 113,982 miles

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

n/s handbrake weaker than o/s,advice have checked

Fail 28 Sep 2007 113,980 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

n/s handbrake weaker than o/s,advice have checked

Fail 22 Sep 2006 89,198 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 89,198 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2005 64,906 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2005 64,846 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

nail in tyre

plastic covers to outer sills also undertray fitted.

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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VO52 JVC is a 2002 Volvo S80 in Red with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VO52 JVC, 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 VO52 JVC registered?

VO52 JVC is a 2002 Volvo S80, first registered on 5 September 2002.

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