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DA52 RXL

2002 Volvo S80

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

135,887 mi
Last recorded135,887 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2016
Typical for 2002 Volvo S8099,074 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA52 RXL
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2016 135,887 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 135,887 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 106,238 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 106,235 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 29 Dec 2014 103,981 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2013 95,430 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 18 Dec 2013 95,394 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 21 Dec 2012 83,472 miles

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

Nearside Steering lock stop deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Steering lock stop deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 21 Dec 2012 83,472 miles

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

Nearside Steering lock stop deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Steering lock stop deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Dec 2011 72,234 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)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 64,325 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 13 Dec 2010 64,325 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 23 Dec 2009 51,108 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)

Fail 21 Dec 2009 51,099 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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 29 May 2009 46,555 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2008 44,156 miles

Drivers wiper blade splitting at end

Pass 30 Nov 2007 38,338 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2007 38,333 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Nov 2006 30,418 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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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DA52 RXL is a 2002 Volvo S80 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 DA52 RXL, 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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DA52 RXL is a 2002 Volvo S80, first registered on 24 December 2002.

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