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ML52 EXT

2002 Volvo S80

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

94,723 mi
Last recorded94,723 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 Volvo S8099,074 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML52 EXT
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2017 94,723 miles

Central Front sat nav has been removed

Nearside Front door mirror insecure

Fail 27 Sep 2017 94,722 miles

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

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

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

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

Central Front sat nav has been removed

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

Nearside Front door mirror insecure

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2016 82,624 miles

play in steering rack ends

Fail 27 Sep 2016 82,624 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

play in steering rack ends

Pass 5 Aug 2015 69,692 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 66,570 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2013 56,539 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jul 2012 50,676 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 50,676 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 47,208 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 47,202 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 43,355 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 6 Aug 2010 43,354 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 38,315 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2009 38,315 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2008 33,336 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 27,450 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2006 22,624 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2005 16,785 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 EXT is a 2002 Volvo S80 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 EXT, 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 EXT registered?

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

Is ML52 EXT safe to buy?

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