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VX02 YAH

2002 Volvo S80

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

175,508 mi
Last recorded175,508 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2015
Typical for 2002 Volvo S8099,074 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX02 YAH
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2015 175,508 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 17 May 2014 167,289 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

eml light on

osr rear lence broken has tape on it

Fail 9 May 2014 167,289 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

eml light on

osr rear lence broken has tape on it

Pass 10 May 2013 154,680 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear All position lamps deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 8 May 2013 154,680 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear All position lamps deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 11 May 2012 144,067 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

eninge pullys noisy

Pass 11 Jun 2011 137,835 miles

front discs slightly worn

management light on

Fail 11 Jun 2011 137,835 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

front discs slightly worn

management light on

Pass 12 Jun 2010 131,730 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front discs slightly pitted

slight cracks present on front tyres

Fail 9 Jan 2010 131,649 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Feb 2009 126,384 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2009 126,282 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 9 Feb 2008 119,973 miles

slight movement in front offside anti-roll bar drop link

Pass 15 Aug 2007 116,605 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2006 111,960 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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VX02 YAH is a 2002 Volvo S80 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 VX02 YAH, 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 VX02 YAH registered?

VX02 YAH is a 2002 Volvo S80, first registered on 14 March 2002.

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