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BU52 WEJ

2002 Volvo S80

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,155 mi
Last recorded102,155 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2017
Typical for 2002 Volvo S8099,074 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 WEJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2017 102,155 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2017 102,155 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 94,541 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 2 Sep 2015 94,541 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 87,526 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 87,526 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 29 Aug 2013 82,413 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 82,413 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 73,199 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2012 73,199 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 66,359 miles

Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 59,747 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 50,284 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 50,284 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 43,649 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 34,683 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 26,120 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2005 19,203 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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BU52 WEJ is a 2002 Volvo S80 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 WEJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BU52 WEJ registered?

BU52 WEJ is a 2002 Volvo S80, first registered on 2 September 2002.

Is BU52 WEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU52 WEJ shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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