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GN52 HRA

2002 Volvo S80

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

97,365 mi
Last recorded97,365 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2010
Typical for 2002 Volvo S8099,074 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN52 HRA
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 23 Sep 2010 97,365 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 97,365 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 159,215 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 159,215 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 159,192 miles

Nearside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Inner Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

front brake imbalance

n.s/rear tyre has various deep cuts change asap

n/s front sus arm bushes worn

n/s front tyre worn o/edge close to limit

o/s front brake flexi pipe starting to crack

o/s rear tyre worn inner edge

play starting in steering

Pass 6 Aug 2009 152,092 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 152,092 miles

Offside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 150,689 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 149,038 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2007 149,038 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

All four tyres wearing unevenly

Handbrake will require adjustment soon

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Slight play in steering rack both sides

Pass 17 Jun 2006 130,385 miles

air bag warning lamp staying on

headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

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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GN52 HRA is a 2002 Volvo S80 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 GN52 HRA, 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 GN52 HRA registered?

GN52 HRA is a 2002 Volvo S80, first registered on 19 September 2002.

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