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FL52 XMZ

2002 Volvo S80

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2023
Tests30 (17 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate56.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 Volvo S8099,074 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL52 XMZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

17 pass 13 fail
Fail 10 Nov 2023

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate suspect cluster fault (1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Front Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted (2.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 215,390 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2022 215,383 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted catching on rh lock (2.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective seal ring missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 209,786 miles

Nearside Front Outer CV boot split but allowing ingress of dirt

Offside Front Outer CV boot split but allowing ingress of dirt

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

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 Mar 2021 209,786 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak back box (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible LED Bulb Fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible LED Bulb Fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Outer CV boot split but allowing ingress of dirt

Offside Front Outer CV boot split but allowing ingress of dirt

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

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2020 199,455 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2020 199,454 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2020 199,441 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended buckle doesn't work on rear seat belt central (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn mounting of bar bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn mounting bush of anti roll bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure silencer mounting bracket detached (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cords showing through the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure showing cords though the tread of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel osf in rack (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease slightly (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect very limited bounce on vehicle rear suspension and nearside damp on top of shocker (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 172,610 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2019 172,597 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2018 163,586 miles

Offside Rear parking brake effort poor

Pass 3 Mar 2017 149,025 miles

parking brake poor effort

Pass 26 Feb 2016 135,731 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2016 135,729 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 104,714 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2015 104,714 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 95,353 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2014 95,353 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Advise offside front A B S ring broken

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 86,169 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 78,711 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 78,711 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

advise oil leak on engine

Pass 1 Apr 2011 69,674 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

advise front discs worn

advise rear exhaust mount deteriorated

Fail 7 Oct 2009 55,040 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advise slight play in both steering rack ends

Pass 7 Oct 2009 55,040 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advise slight play in both steering rack ends

Fail 4 Nov 2008 46,118 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 46,118 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 38,187 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2006 30,793 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Nov 2006 30,793 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2005 22,787 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 XMZ is a 2002 Volvo S80 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.7%.

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 FL52 XMZ, 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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FL52 XMZ is a 2002 Volvo S80, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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