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AK52 NCU

2002 Volvo S80

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

160,406 mi
Last recorded160,406 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2012
Typical for 2002 Volvo S8099,074 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK52 NCU
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2012 160,406 miles

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

offside rear tyre scrubbing

Fail 14 Sep 2012 160,406 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

offside rear tyre scrubbing

Fail 16 Sep 2011 157,418 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 157,418 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 153,467 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 153,467 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 148,764 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 145,758 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 145,758 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2007 141,934 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 138,641 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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AK52 NCU is a 2002 Volvo S80 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 AK52 NCU, 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 AK52 NCU registered?

AK52 NCU is a 2002 Volvo S80, first registered on 30 September 2002.

Is AK52 NCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK52 NCU shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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