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BU52 WCY

2002 Volvo S80

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

142,676 mi
Last recorded142,676 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2023
Typical for 2002 Volvo S8099,074 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 WCY
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2023 142,676 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 141,860 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 138,604 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 136,539 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2020 136,539 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 133,199 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 128,849 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 125,285 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2016 120,738 miles

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

Front Inner both rack arm slight play

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2016 120,738 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

Front Inner both rack arm slight play

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 118,195 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 115,330 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

handbrake travel

nearside rear tyre nail in tread

rear exhaust mounting corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2013 113,259 miles

handbrake travel

offside front c.v gaiter weeping grease past outer clip

rear exhaust mounting corroded

Fail 26 Feb 2013 113,246 miles

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

handbrake travel

offside front c.v gaiter weeping grease past outer clip

rear exhaust mounting corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2012 108,896 miles

handbrake travel

offside front c.v gaiter weeping grease past outer clip

Fail 21 Feb 2012 108,763 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

handbrake travel

offside front c.v gaiter weeping grease past outer clip

Pass 8 Mar 2011 105,443 miles

both front wiper blades splitting

Pass 16 Mar 2010 101,394 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 101,387 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 96,108 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 88,144 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Fail 5 Sep 2008 88,144 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 72,881 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

brake pads getting low

Pass 8 Sep 2006 56,030 miles

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

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

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 WCY is a 2002 Volvo S80 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BU52 WCY, 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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BU52 WCY is a 2002 Volvo S80, first registered on 20 September 2002.

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