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BT52 DVA

2002 Volvo S80

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

162,803 mi
Last recorded162,803 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2018
Typical for 2002 Volvo S8099,074 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT52 DVA
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2018 162,803 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2018 162,514 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 4 Nov 2017 150,917 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2017 150,917 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2016 138,858 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 127,608 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2015 127,111 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2014 113,509 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2013 104,955 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 98,910 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Oct 2012 98,882 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 95,447 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 91,607 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 87,633 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 83,432 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 83,432 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 79,675 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 76,252 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2005

front tyres just clear inner arch gaurds on full lock

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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BT52 DVA is a 2002 Volvo S80 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 BT52 DVA, 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 BT52 DVA registered?

BT52 DVA is a 2002 Volvo S80, first registered on 29 November 2002.

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