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GX52 ZBL

2002 Volvo S80

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

87,679 mi
Last recorded87,679 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Volvo S8099,074 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX52 ZBL
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 87,679 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Oct 2024 86,490 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 1 Oct 2024 86,490 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Oct 2023 84,902 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edge/s (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 26 Sep 2023 84,813 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edge/s (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Oct 2022 82,581 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Sep 2022 82,499 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 80,346 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2021 80,346 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2020 77,865 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 75,405 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Sep 2019 75,405 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2018 71,299 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged splits in outer cover (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged splits in outer cover (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2018 71,299 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged splits in outer cover (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged splits in outer cover (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 68,137 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2017 68,137 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 64,277 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 64,195 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 59,368 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 56,024 miles

both rear tyre side walls slightly perished

Pass 10 Sep 2013 53,019 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 49,365 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 45,465 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 45,463 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 39,670 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 35,619 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2009 35,619 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 30,925 miles

nearside rear tyre has slight sidewall damage

rear tyres aged and cracking

Fail 17 Sep 2008 30,925 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nearside rear tyre has slight sidewall damage

rear tyres aged and cracking

Pass 19 Sep 2007 27,629 miles

offside rear tyre sidewall worn

Pass 6 Sep 2006 22,511 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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GX52 ZBL is a 2002 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 GX52 ZBL, 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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GX52 ZBL is a 2002 Volvo S80, first registered on 26 September 2002.

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