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YY51 GEK

2002 Volvo S80

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

158,598 mi
Last recorded158,598 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2014
Typical for 2002 Volvo S8099,074 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY51 GEK
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2014 158,598 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2014 158,598 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 31 Dec 2012 154,423 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 147,006 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2011 147,006 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2010 141,008 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 133,892 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 May 2009 133,892 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 116,091 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 May 2008 116,091 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 May 2007 98,343 miles

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

slight play in steering rack

Pass 13 Feb 2006 68,875 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 GEK is a 2002 Volvo S80 in Black 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 YY51 GEK, 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 GEK is a 2002 Volvo S80, first registered on 30 January 2002.

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