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AU52 XGA

2002 Volvo S80

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

194,360 mi
Last recorded194,360 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Volvo S8099,074 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU52 XGA
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 194,360 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on the outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside front fog light not working.

Fail 17 Dec 2025 194,355 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on the outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside front fog light not working.

Pass 5 Dec 2024 177,913 miles

Exhaust system is deteriorated in places.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Devoid of tread on the outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 166,731 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front hoses. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel filter casing is corroded.

Little reserve travel in parking brake lever.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Dec 2022 153,056 miles

Fuel filter housing is corroded.

Little reserve travel in parking brake lever.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Lower spring seat is corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Lower spring seat is corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens is damaged. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose Mirror glass is taped in. (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2022 153,056 miles

Fuel filter housing is corroded.

Little reserve travel in parking brake lever.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Lower spring seat is corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Lower spring seat is corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens is damaged. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose Mirror glass is taped in. (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 139,801 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight leak from the flexible joint at the front. (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel filter body is corroded.

Little reserve travel in parking brake lever.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Lower spring seat is corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Lower spring seat is corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 133,128 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 125,767 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 113,617 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 101,536 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 91,938 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 91,937 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 80,504 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 80,504 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 71,159 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 60,250 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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)

Fail 23 Jul 2012 60,250 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 56,828 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 48,513 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 48,513 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 41,382 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 34,950 miles

all tyres getting low

Fail 17 Sep 2008 34,950 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

all tyres getting low

Pass 12 Sep 2007 30,672 miles

n/s/f inner rack joint has slight play.

rear tyres wearing more on the outter edges.

Fail 12 Sep 2007 30,672 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

n/s/f inner rack joint has slight play.

rear tyres wearing more on outter edges.

Fail 6 Sep 2006 23,447 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2006 23,447 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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AU52 XGA is a 2002 Volvo S80 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 AU52 XGA, 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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AU52 XGA is a 2002 Volvo S80, first registered on 20 September 2002.

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