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OE52 BAU

2002 Volvo S80

Blue Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

152,149 mi
Last recorded152,149 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2012
Typical for 2002 Volvo S8099,074 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE52 BAU
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 5 Jan 2012 152,149 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

centre exhaust box casing coming away

inner face of front brake discs corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2011 145,014 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 145,012 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 14 Dec 2009 124,649 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 124,649 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2008 104,622 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2008 104,622 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2007 87,626 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2007 87,626 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Dec 2006 68,020 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2006 68,020 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Dec 2005 47,318 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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OE52 BAU is a 2002 Volvo S80 in Blue with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 OE52 BAU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OE52 BAU registered?

OE52 BAU is a 2002 Volvo S80, first registered on 30 December 2002.

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