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AU52 TVO

2002 Volvo S80

Silver Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

237,971 mi
Last recorded237,971 miles
Recorded on29 May 2014
Typical for 2002 Volvo S8099,074 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU52 TVO
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2014 237,971 miles

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

center mount of exhaust broken

Fail 22 May 2014 237,971 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

center mount of exhaust broken

Pass 28 Sep 2012 233,335 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear drop link gaiters deteriorated

Pass 27 Sep 2011 223,166 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front brake discs slightly worn & scored on inner face.

main beam tell-tail light not working.

o/s/f track arm has slight play in inner ball

rear number plate just starting to deteriate.

Fail 21 Sep 2011 222,789 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front brake discs slightly worn & scored on inner face.

main beam tell-tail light not working.

o/s/f track arm has slight play in inner ball

rear number plate just starting to deteriate.

Pass 23 Sep 2010 206,944 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

dash indicating transmission service due

Pass 4 Sep 2009 194,194 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 165,122 miles

Slight play in the nearside of Steering rack

Fail 3 Sep 2008 165,122 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Slight play in the nearside of Steering rack

Pass 4 Sep 2007 132,830 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 112,049 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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AU52 TVO is a 2002 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AU52 TVO, 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 AU52 TVO registered?

AU52 TVO is a 2002 Volvo S80, first registered on 21 September 2002.

Is AU52 TVO safe to buy?

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