MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
184,729 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
BOTH FRONT TYRES CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT
FUEL CAP SEAL PERISHED
HANDBRAKE TRAVELL HIGH
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
HANDBRAKE TRAVELL HIGH
FUEL CAP SEAL PERISHED
BOTH FRONT TYRES CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
both front brake discs corroded inner faces
darkend windows
fuel cap sealing ring perished
long handbrake travel
rear exhaust corroded
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
both front brake discs corroded inner faces
darkend windows
fuel cap sealing ring perished
long handbrake travel
rear exhaust corroded
Front brake hoses very perished.
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)
Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Front brake hoses very perished.
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Front brake discs worn
Play in both anti roll bar links
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Scraping noise from nearside rear brake,the off side rear brake is binding slightly.
both front brake hoses perished
both front tyres low on tread- n/s 2mm, o/s 2.5mm
main beam tall tale not working
rear section of exhaust starting to corrode
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
both front brake hoses perished
both front tyres low on tread- n/s 2mm, o/s 2.5mm
main beam tall tale not working
rear section of exhaust starting to corrode
c/l 122404
How Reliable is the Volvo S80?
Based on 422,980 MOT tests across 31,257 vehicles.
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FA52 VJU is a 2002 Volvo S80 in Blue with a 2,922cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.
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 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 FA52 VJU, 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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FA52 VJU is a 2002 Volvo S80, first registered on 29 November 2002.
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