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ML52 AKX

2002 Volvo S80

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

202,898 mi
Last recorded202,898 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2014
Typical for 2002 Volvo S8099,074 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML52 AKX
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2014 202,898 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 184,952 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2013 184,952 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2012 168,270 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 168,270 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 149,727 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 129,874 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 129,874 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2009 108,435 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 108,435 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2008 89,315 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 89,315 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 73,473 miles

both front tyres on 3mm tread depth

Pass 2 Oct 2006 50,503 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 29,304 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 AKX is a 2002 Volvo S80 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AKX, 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 ML52 AKX registered?

ML52 AKX is a 2002 Volvo S80, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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