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AU52 VLV

2002 Volvo S80

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

241,338 mi
Last recorded241,338 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2012
Typical for 2002 Volvo S8099,074 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU52 VLV
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2012 241,338 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 199,453 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 160,229 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 145,754 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 135,892 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2007 103,554 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 82,747 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 82,747 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 VLV is a 2002 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VLV, 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

How do I check the history of AU52 VLV?

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What year was AU52 VLV registered?

AU52 VLV is a 2002 Volvo S80, first registered on 30 September 2002.

Is AU52 VLV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU52 VLV shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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