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YY51 GDA

2002 Volvo S80

Grey Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

83,438 mi
Last recorded83,438 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2016
Typical for 2002 Volvo S8099,074 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY51 GDA
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2016 83,438 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.5.C.1a)

Front Steering column shaft has slight end float both (2.1.3)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2014 80,534 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 78,086 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jan 2013 73,609 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 69,233 miles

Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Front Trailing arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 63,908 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2010 59,745 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2009 52,141 miles

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

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 45,862 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

slight play on both side steering arms

Fail 15 Jan 2008 45,862 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight play on both side steering arms

Pass 9 Jan 2007 39,932 miles

slight play in steering rack

Pass 10 Jan 2006 32,818 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
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YY51 GDA is a 2002 Volvo S80 in Grey with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 YY51 GDA, 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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YY51 GDA is a 2002 Volvo S80, first registered on 31 January 2002.

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