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OV52 NBK

2002 Volvo S80

Silver Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

215,603 mi
Last recorded215,603 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2025
Typical for 2002 Volvo S8099,074 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV52 NBK
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2025 215,603 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2025 215,596 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2023 215,448 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 209,790 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 206,936 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2021 206,936 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 206,195 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2019 206,195 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 200,599 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2017 193,283 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2016 181,184 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2016 181,184 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 171,169 miles

both steering rack inner joint have slight play

Fail 7 Dec 2015 171,168 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

both steering rack inner joint have slight play

Pass 9 Dec 2014 162,544 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Dec 2013 153,608 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2012 147,389 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2012 147,367 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Near side windscreen wiper blade split

Fail 21 Dec 2011 137,231 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Pass 21 Dec 2011 137,231 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2010 121,831 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 107,987 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Nov 2008 93,969 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2007 78,003 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2007 78,003 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2006 61,518 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 45,831 miles

Nearside 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)

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
Full Volvo S80 reliability report

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OV52 NBK is a 2002 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 NBK, 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 NBK is a 2002 Volvo S80, first registered on 22 November 2002.

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