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ML52 ACZ

2002 Volvo S80

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

107,166 mi
Last recorded107,166 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 Volvo S8099,074 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML52 ACZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2019 107,166 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear brake disc catching back plate

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

both inner wing covers protecters worn and corroded

exhaust slightly corroded

heat sheild insurcure

Fail 9 Apr 2019 107,166 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear brake disc catching back plate

Nearside 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 dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

both inner wing covers protecters worn and corroded

exhaust slightly corroded

heat sheild insurcure

Pass 26 Apr 2018 99,367 miles

Offside Front light lens broken

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

heat sheild insurcure

Fail 17 Apr 2018 99,365 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Front light lens broken

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

heat sheild insurcure

Pass 6 Apr 2017 90,258 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front indicator lens broken

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

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

damage to rear bumper

damage to rear bumper

exhaust slightly corroded

heat sheild insurcure

Pass 7 Apr 2016 83,274 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front lens broken

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

Rear heat sheild insurcure

both front inner wing plates worn

both steering stops worn

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust slightly corroded

slight play in the steering rack

Fail 7 Apr 2016 83,274 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front lens broken

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

Rear heat sheild insurcure

both front inner wing plates worn

both steering stops worn

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust slightly corroded

slight play in the steering rack

Pass 1 Apr 2015 72,574 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)

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust slightly corroded

offside front lens broken

Fail 31 Mar 2015 72,574 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

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)

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust slightly corroded

offside front lens broken

Pass 14 Apr 2014 61,597 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2013 46,737 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 46,737 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 25,292 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 22,429 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 22,419 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 17,575 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 16,311 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 13,106 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2007 9,771 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Jan 2006 6,592 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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ML52 ACZ is a 2002 Volvo S80 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 ML52 ACZ, 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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ML52 ACZ is a 2002 Volvo S80, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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