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EF52 LAO

2002 Volvo S80

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

176,289 mi
Last recorded176,289 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2014
Typical for 2002 Volvo S8099,074 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF52 LAO
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2014 176,289 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 166,778 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 16 Jan 2012 154,807 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 154,807 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 143,076 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 128,466 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 128,466 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2009 116,570 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 103,624 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2007 91,164 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 81,913 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 81,089 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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EF52 LAO is a 2002 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EF52 LAO, 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 EF52 LAO registered?

EF52 LAO is a 2002 Volvo S80, first registered on 24 December 2002.

Is EF52 LAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF52 LAO shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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