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BN52 LVU

2002 Volvo S80

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

190,392 mi
Last recorded190,392 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 Volvo S8099,074 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN52 LVU
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2017 190,392 miles

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

Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded both rears (2.4.G.1)

mil light on

Fail 31 Aug 2017 190,392 miles

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded both rears (2.4.G.1)

mil light on

Pass 5 Sep 2016 177,576 miles

Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded both rears (2.4.G.1)

mil light on

Fail 5 Sep 2016 177,576 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded both rears (2.4.G.1)

mil light on

Pass 6 Aug 2015 154,273 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2015 154,273 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 140,036 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 125,825 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

engine diagnostic light on

fuel cap seal perished

Fail 12 Aug 2013 125,825 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

engine diagnostic light on

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 15 Aug 2012 113,355 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 113,312 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside 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)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

engine light on

Fail 26 Aug 2011 99,697 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

both front discs worn

both rear tyres starting to wear on edges

engine management light on

offside front disc scored on inside

Pass 26 Aug 2011 99,697 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front discs worn

both rear tyres starting to wear on edges

engine management light on

offside front disc scored on inside

Pass 24 Aug 2010 82,147 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2010 81,466 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

engine management light on

offside front disc slightly pitted on inside

Pass 5 Sep 2009 70,003 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 70,003 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 18 Aug 2008 61,099 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside rear tyre perished and worn on edges

sill trims fitted

Pass 30 Aug 2007 54,425 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 38,068 miles

Sills covered by trims. †Handbrake near end of reserve travel.

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

Fail 22 Aug 2006 38,068 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Sills covered by trims. †Handbrake near end of reserve travel.

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

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
Full Volvo S80 reliability report

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BN52 LVU is a 2002 Volvo S80 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 LVU, 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 LVU is a 2002 Volvo S80, first registered on 18 September 2002.

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