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OU52 XUL

2002 Volvo S80

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

212,124 mi
Last recorded212,124 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2011
Typical for 2002 Volvo S8099,074 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU52 XUL
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2011 212,124 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 4 Feb 2011 212,119 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 191,584 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 191,584 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Apr 2009 169,094 miles

n/s and o/s track rod inner ball joints have slight play

Fail 22 Apr 2009 168,770 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

n/s and o/s track rod inner ball joints have slight play

Pass 22 May 2008 142,278 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 19 May 2008 142,276 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 21 May 2007 88,929 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)

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

Pass 31 May 2006 38,747 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2005 36,106 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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OU52 XUL is a 2002 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 OU52 XUL, 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 OU52 XUL registered?

OU52 XUL is a 2002 Volvo S80, first registered on 16 September 2002.

Is OU52 XUL safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU52 XUL shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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