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EF52 TPU

2002 Volvo S80

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

123,027 mi
Last recorded123,027 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Volvo S8099,074 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 123,027 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 May 2025 120,732 miles

Fuel cap seal perishing,

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 May 2024 118,269 miles

Fuel cap seal perishing.

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

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 May 2024 118,269 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam Unable to check headlamp aim. (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel cap seal perishing.

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

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 May 2023 114,890 miles

Fuel cap seal minor perishing

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 May 2022 112,783 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 24 May 2022 112,783 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 107,609 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Jun 2020 103,391 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 98,996 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

front brake hoses different design

Pass 28 Jun 2018 94,896 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2018 94,895 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in centre of tyre causing puncture.

Pass 23 Jun 2017 88,808 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 82,324 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 76,933 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 76,933 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 72,012 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 67,618 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 60,348 miles

small chip in ns lower part of windscreen

Pass 12 Jul 2011 50,334 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)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2010 45,200 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 35,975 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2008 27,613 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 23,050 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2007 23,048 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2006 17,332 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 13,376 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 TPU is a 2002 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 TPU, 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 TPU registered?

EF52 TPU is a 2002 Volvo S80, first registered on 31 December 2002.

Is EF52 TPU safe to buy?

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