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BU52 AYT

2002 Volvo S80

Grey Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

153,606 mi
Last recorded153,606 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2013
Typical for 2002 Volvo S8099,074 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 AYT
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2013 153,606 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edge

Child seat fitted to NSR seat, preventing full inspection of the adult belt

MIL lamp illuminated

Nail in offside front tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front wiper blades split, but still clearing screen effectively

Fail 23 Apr 2013 153,606 miles

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Both front tyres worn on inner edge

Child seat fitted to NSR seat, preventing full inspection of the adult belt

MIL lamp illuminated

Nail in offside front tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front wiper blades split, but still clearing screen effectively

Pass 24 Feb 2012 141,973 miles

Airbag warning on

EML on

Fuel Filter corroded

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 24 Feb 2012 141,973 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Airbag warning on

EML on

Fuel Filter corroded

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Feb 2011 128,032 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

engine warning light on

offside front tyre worn inner edge

slight high travel on park brake lever

Pass 19 Jan 2010 109,153 miles

Engine Management light on

Front pads 3/4 worn

Fuel fiter rusty

Handbrake travel high

NSR tyre nailed bald on outer edge and on limet

OSr tyre bald on outer edge and close to limit

Rear plate becoming poor

Slight play in rear anti roll bar inner bushes

Slight play to NSF track rod

Very Slight play to OSF Track rod

Pass 13 Jan 2009 92,199 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 92,199 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

hand brake getting in long travle

Pass 23 Jan 2008 78,833 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 60,336 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
Full Volvo S80 reliability report

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BU52 AYT is a 2002 Volvo S80 in Grey with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BU52 AYT, 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 BU52 AYT registered?

BU52 AYT is a 2002 Volvo S80, first registered on 18 October 2002.

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