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WK02 BYO

2002 Volvo S80

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

180,770 mi
Last recorded180,770 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2014
Typical for 2002 Volvo S8099,074 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK02 BYO
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2014 180,770 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014 108,770 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 104,493 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 99,822 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2010 95,016 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2009 88,614 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2009 88,614 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Condensation in offside headlamp lense, causing light output and beam pattern to be slightly reduced

Offside front tyre worn very low, void of tread to inside of tyre

Pass 2 Jan 2009 83,084 miles

All tyres wearing low.

Pass 5 Jan 2008 78,675 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 78,675 miles

Nearside Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2007 72,017 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 72,017 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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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WK02 BYO is a 2002 Volvo S80 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 WK02 BYO, 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 WK02 BYO registered?

WK02 BYO is a 2002 Volvo S80, first registered on 28 March 2002.

Is WK02 BYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for WK02 BYO shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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