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DE52 BSZ

2002 Volvo S80

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

124,105 mi
Last recorded124,105 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Volvo S8099,074 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE52 BSZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 124,105 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2025 124,085 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 123,043 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 121,482 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2022 119,795 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 119,286 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 112,073 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2020 111,946 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 106,829 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Parking brake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 100,419 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 93,631 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 93,601 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 89,427 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2016 89,427 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2015 83,133 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2014 76,157 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 76,157 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 68,666 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2013 68,659 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

N/s/front tyre has small cut in outer side wall

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 26 Jul 2012 62,750 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 62,750 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 61,508 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 61,508 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 54,020 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 47,064 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 38,380 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 38,378 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 22 Oct 2007 31,410 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 31,410 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Nov 2006 26,901 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 21,152 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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DE52 BSZ is a 2002 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 DE52 BSZ, 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 DE52 BSZ registered?

DE52 BSZ is a 2002 Volvo S80, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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