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OV52 CVT

2002 Volvo S80

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2024
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

172,100 mi
Last recorded172,100 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2023
Typical for 2002 Volvo S8099,074 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV52 CVT
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2023 172,100 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Nov 2022 168,430 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under tray's fitted. Can not fully inspect vehicle.

Pass 29 Oct 2021 166,046 miles

Central Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Oct 2021 166,045 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 165,029 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front suspension arm bushes peishing

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Oct 2020 165,027 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front suspension arm bushes peishing

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 158,445 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fuel tank strap rusty

Instrument cluster indicates SRS fault

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 Oct 2019 158,398 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fuel tank strap rusty

Instrument cluster indicates SRS fault

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 147,558 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Instrument cluster indicates an SRS fault

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering lock stops worn

Fail 23 Oct 2018 147,558 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Instrument cluster indicates an SRS fault

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering lock stops worn

Pass 30 Oct 2017 138,868 miles

SRS- airbag service urgent message displayed

Fail 24 Oct 2017 138,749 miles

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

SRS- airbag service urgent message displayed

Pass 11 Oct 2016 128,736 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (link rod) (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 11 Oct 2016 128,736 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (link rod) (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 117,311 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 101,339 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 98,375 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 93,852 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2012 88,656 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 83,327 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2009 78,873 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 74,994 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 71,932 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 67,903 miles

Offside Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 64,202 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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OV52 CVT is a 2002 Volvo S80 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 OV52 CVT, 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 OV52 CVT registered?

OV52 CVT is a 2002 Volvo S80, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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