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FL52 XMR

2002 Volvo S80

Gold Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

164,947 mi
Last recorded164,947 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2019
Typical for 2002 Volvo S8099,074 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL52 XMR
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2019 164,947 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2019 164,947 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Position lamp not working Both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Sep 2018 143,242 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 139,970 miles

Front Both front tyres wearing off on inside tracking!

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2017 139,970 miles

Front Both front tyres wearing off on inside tracking!

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2016 135,290 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2015 129,868 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2014 124,324 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2014 124,310 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 2 Nov 2013 121,297 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2012 117,523 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 107,917 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 99,072 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 84,029 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 69,052 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 69,052 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 61,490 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 52,879 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2005 36,186 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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FL52 XMR is a 2002 Volvo S80 in Gold with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 FL52 XMR, 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 FL52 XMR registered?

FL52 XMR is a 2002 Volvo S80, first registered on 24 September 2002.

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