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BN52 LPJ

2002 Volvo S80

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

75,141 mi
Last recorded75,141 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Volvo S8099,074 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN52 LPJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 75,141 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (inner edge worn 2155516) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (shock absorber) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (2155516) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (inner edge worn 2155516) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (shiock absorber) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (2155516) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 72,036 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 71,931 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Jan 2023 71,925 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 71,636 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 71,462 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 71,243 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 70,586 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 Mar 2018 69,319 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 67,704 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 65,969 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 64,843 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 63,032 miles

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

o/s/f tyre 3mm

Pass 15 Feb 2013 59,932 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2013 59,932 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 56,329 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 53,220 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 50,038 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 45,716 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 40,226 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 34,485 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 29,016 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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BN52 LPJ is a 2002 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 BN52 LPJ, 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 BN52 LPJ registered?

BN52 LPJ is a 2002 Volvo S80, first registered on 12 September 2002.

Is BN52 LPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN52 LPJ shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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