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RF52 ZSE

2002 Volvo S80

Silver Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

232,717 mi
Last recorded232,717 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2022
Typical for 2002 Volvo S8099,074 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF52 ZSE
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2022 232,717 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 221,638 miles

Under-body panels fitted

Pass 4 Feb 2020 207,532 miles

Front Tyres’s wearing on inner edges

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

Fail 3 Feb 2020 207,531 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyres’s wearing on inner edges

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

Pass 5 Jan 2019 190,784 miles

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

service light on

Fail 7 Dec 2018 189,643 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

service light on

Pass 7 Dec 2017 179,340 miles

battery voltage low

os wishbone bush worn

Pass 18 Aug 2016 169,988 miles

slight play front drop links

Pass 14 May 2015 163,005 miles

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

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

small crack in screen in sun strip zone centre offside in spec for mot purposes

Fail 14 May 2015 163,005 miles

small crack in screen in sun strip zone centre offside in spec for mot purposes

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 May 2014 156,284 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Feb 2013 140,197 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2013 140,197 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2012 123,927 miles

Nearside Rear 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 9 Feb 2011 117,223 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

gaitor on roll bar tie rod lower cracking nearside

Pass 9 Feb 2011 117,223 miles

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

gaitor on roll bar tie rod lower cracking nearside

Fail 16 Feb 2010 110,055 miles

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

offside front wheel nearside front wheel 16 inch both rear wheels 17 inch

Pass 16 Feb 2010 110,055 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)

offside front wheel nearside front wheel 16 inch both rear wheels 17 inch

Pass 29 Jan 2009 101,346 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 29 Jan 2009 101,346 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 18 Feb 2008 91,290 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 91,290 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Jan 2007 78,840 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2007 78,840 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
Full Volvo S80 reliability report

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RF52 ZSE is a 2002 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 RF52 ZSE, 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 RF52 ZSE registered?

RF52 ZSE is a 2002 Volvo S80, first registered on 29 November 2002.

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