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MC52 MLX

2002 Volvo S80

Grey Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

102,700 mi
Last recorded102,700 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2014
Typical for 2002 Volvo S8099,074 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC52 MLX
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2014 102,700 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 100,858 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2012 97,605 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Oil leak

both steering rack ends have slight play

rear number plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

Pass 27 Apr 2012 97,605 miles

Oil leak

both steering rack ends have slight play

rear number plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

Fail 8 Mar 2011 92,360 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

discs slightly worn

play in both rack ends

Pass 8 Mar 2011 92,360 miles

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

discs slightly worn

play in both rack ends

Pass 9 Mar 2010 82,697 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 76,693 miles

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 12 Feb 2008 72,676 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 66,477 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 58,111 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 54,163 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2005 54,163 miles

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

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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MC52 MLX is a 2002 Volvo S80 in Grey with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 MC52 MLX, 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 MC52 MLX registered?

MC52 MLX is a 2002 Volvo S80, first registered on 27 December 2002.

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