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OV52 JBE

2002 Volvo S80

Black Petrol 2783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2019
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

234,666 mi
Last recorded234,666 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2018
Typical for 2002 Volvo S8099,074 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV52 JBE
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,783cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2018 234,666 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 234,240 miles

Central Upper Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose BOTH DOORS (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2017 228,943 miles

fuel filler cap seal slightly cracked

Fail 27 Feb 2017 228,943 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Fail 27 Feb 2017 228,942 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

fuel filler cap seal slightly cracked

Pass 15 Feb 2016 225,738 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

power steering fluid shows signs of leaking by reservoir

wiper blades slightly torn

Fail 15 Feb 2016 225,737 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wishbone front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wishbone front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

power steering fluid shows signs of leaking by reservoir

wiper blades slightly torn

Pass 20 Feb 2015 222,082 miles

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

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

both front suspension lower wishbone front inner mountings show signs of wear

engine area oily underneath

signs of coolant leak

signs of fluid leak from power steering reservoir area

Fail 17 Feb 2015 222,079 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

both front suspension lower wishbone front inner mountings show signs of wear

engine area oily underneath

signs of coolant leak

signs of fluid leak from power steering reservoir area

Pass 4 Mar 2014 217,853 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

fuel smell from vehicle

parking brake cables slightly insecure

screw in offside rear tyre

signs of nearside front inner wing fouling tyre on full lock - not at present

Fail 3 Mar 2014 217,850 miles

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

fuel smell from vehicle

parking brake cables slightly insecure

screw in offside rear tyre

signs of nearside front inner wing fouling tyre on full lock - not at present

Pass 4 Mar 2013 213,749 miles

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

signs of front tyres fouling against inner wing finishers

slight blow from noisy rear exhaust section

slight play in steering rack

Fail 4 Mar 2013 213,749 miles

slight blow from noisy rear exhaust section

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

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

signs of front tyres fouling against inner wing finishers

slight play in steering rack

Fail 27 Feb 2012 208,839 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 208,839 miles

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 204,082 miles

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

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

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 197,820 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 185,199 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 140,850 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 88,467 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 40,175 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 40,175 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2005 34,923 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 JBE is a 2002 Volvo S80 in Black with a 2,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 OV52 JBE, 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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OV52 JBE is a 2002 Volvo S80, first registered on 25 October 2002.

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