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NJ52 EPO

2002 Volvo S80

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

221,676 mi
Last recorded221,676 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Volvo S8099,074 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ52 EPO
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 221,676 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 215,882 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 208,248 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 201,859 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 195,308 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 189,300 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 179,495 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2018 171,884 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 166,780 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 159,760 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 139,757 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 136,179 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 May 2013 132,548 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 129,404 miles

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

exhuast bracket corroded

Fail 1 Jun 2011 125,799 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 125,799 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2010 120,845 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 120,845 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 116,945 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 113,009 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 113,009 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 106,871 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 99,630 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2005 86,558 miles

Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

SLIGHT PLAY IN OFFSIDE FRONT STEERING RACK?,/ OFFSIDE FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM FRONT BUSH?.

Fail 26 Jul 2005 86,558 miles

Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

SLIGHT PLAY IN OFFSIDE FRONT STEERING RACK?,/ OFFSIDE FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM FRONT BUSH?.

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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NJ52 EPO is a 2002 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 NJ52 EPO, 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 NJ52 EPO registered?

NJ52 EPO is a 2002 Volvo S80, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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