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GN52 TXL

2002 Volvo S80

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

214,296 mi
Last recorded214,296 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2016
Typical for 2002 Volvo S8099,074 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN52 TXL
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2016 214,296 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 204,053 miles

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

Nearside Front fog lamp glass broken

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

turbo intercooler split open

Fail 6 Aug 2015 204,053 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front fog lamp glass broken

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

turbo intercooler split open

Pass 20 Aug 2014 194,555 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 181,192 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 171,443 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 171,443 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 155,257 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 155,257 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 137,556 miles

nearside rear tyre getting low

Fail 18 Aug 2010 137,556 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

nearside rear tyre getting low

Pass 27 Aug 2009 120,189 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 120,056 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 102,003 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 84,041 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Aug 2006 69,344 miles

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

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

Slight Play In Rack Pivots

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 TXL is a 2002 Volvo S80 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 TXL, 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 TXL registered?

GN52 TXL is a 2002 Volvo S80, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is GN52 TXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN52 TXL shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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