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BN52 LUZ

2002 Volvo S80

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests34 (21 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate61.8%

Mileage

289,962 mi
Last recorded289,962 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Volvo S8099,074 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN52 LUZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

21 pass 13 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 289,962 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing uneven (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing uneven (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both sill to floor seams rusty

Pass 1 Nov 2024 287,905 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 285,614 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both have condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2023 285,614 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both have condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 282,686 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both condensation (4.1.4 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2022 282,667 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both condensation (4.1.4 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 279,963 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear 'D' bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2021 279,963 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear 'D' bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 277,014 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 277,013 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 269,485 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output condensation in headlights (4.1.4 (b))

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

slight leak at rear exhaust

Fail 14 Oct 2019 269,484 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output condensation in headlights (4.1.4 (b))

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

slight leak at rear exhaust

Pass 15 Oct 2018 256,352 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 243,495 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner side/ sidewall

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

small chip in screen

Pass 21 Oct 2016 229,390 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

condensation in both headlights

tyres wearing uneven

Fail 19 Oct 2016 229,389 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

condensation in both headlights

tyres wearing uneven

Pass 26 Oct 2015 214,736 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both have condensation (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 26 Oct 2015 214,736 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both have condensation (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2014 201,134 miles

damp in o/s/f head light

slight cracking fuel cap seal

Pass 29 Oct 2013 189,412 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel cap seal cracking

mark in rear number plate

Fail 28 Oct 2013 189,409 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel cap seal cracking

mark in rear number plate

Pass 5 Nov 2012 174,835 miles

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

front lower suspention arm inner bushes slightly split

slight play in steering rack

Fail 5 Nov 2012 174,835 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

front lower suspention arm inner bushes slightly split

slight play in steering rack

Pass 19 Oct 2011 115,734 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 142,690 miles

slight play offside track rod

Fail 8 Nov 2010 142,689 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

slight play offside track rod

Pass 9 Nov 2009 125,543 miles

rear exhaust bracket corroded

rear tyre wear uneven

Fail 9 Nov 2009 125,542 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear exhaust bracket corroded

rear tyre wear uneven

Pass 10 Nov 2008 107,389 miles

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

slight play in rack

Pass 12 Nov 2007 88,866 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 12 Nov 2007 88,866 miles

Front registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Rear registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 6 Nov 2006 69,145 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 69,144 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Nov 2005 48,539 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 LUZ is a 2002 Volvo S80 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.8%.

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 BN52 LUZ, 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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BN52 LUZ is a 2002 Volvo S80, first registered on 11 November 2002.

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