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PO52 RKJ

2002 Volvo S80

Black Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

93,320 mi
Last recorded93,320 miles
Recorded on3 May 2017
Typical for 2002 Volvo S8099,074 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO52 RKJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 May 2017 93,320 miles

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)

Fail 2 May 2017 93,319 miles

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

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 7 Mar 2016 79,487 miles

slight oil leak from steering rack

slight play in os steering arm

Fail 5 Mar 2016 79,487 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting loose (2.4.C.3a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

slight oil leak from steering rack

slight play in os steering arm

Fail 23 Feb 2016 79,301 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

child seats fitted

Pass 13 Feb 2015 71,352 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 66,000 miles

both front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 16 May 2013 60,411 miles

slight play in steering rack mount

Pass 16 May 2012 54,294 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 54,294 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight play in nearside front rack

Fail 12 May 2011 47,534 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake discs are corroded

Pass 12 May 2011 47,534 miles

rear brake discs are corroded

Pass 11 May 2010 40,656 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside front tyre has cuts in sidewall

Pass 14 May 2009 32,568 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2008 25,188 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 17,194 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)

Pass 22 Aug 2006 14,985 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2005 11,880 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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PO52 RKJ is a 2002 Volvo S80 in Black with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 PO52 RKJ, 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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PO52 RKJ is a 2002 Volvo S80, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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