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NC51 VLN

2002 Volvo S80

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2026
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

48,727 mi
Last recorded48,727 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 2002 Volvo S8099,074 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC51 VLN
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2025 48,727 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 48,619 miles

General corrosion across multiple suspension components, both front and rear

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 48,185 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion visible on some suspension components

Fail 7 Mar 2024 48,185 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion visible on some suspension components

Pass 17 Feb 2023 48,015 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion on some suspension components

under body corrosion visible

Pass 25 Feb 2022 47,740 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2022 47,740 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2021 47,427 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 46,986 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2020 46,986 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 46,707 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2019 46,707 miles

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2018 45,926 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2018 45,926 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 45,276 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 44,410 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 43,630 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 42,632 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 11 Mar 2014 42,632 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 41,660 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 40,971 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 15 Feb 2012 40,971 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 39,947 miles

Drivers door mirror cracked

Pass 22 Feb 2010 38,636 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 37,136 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2009 37,136 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 36,406 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2006 33,686 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2005 30,597 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Oct 2005 30,597 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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NC51 VLN is a 2002 Volvo S80 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 NC51 VLN, 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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NC51 VLN is a 2002 Volvo S80, first registered on 31 January 2002.

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