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RJ52 WPA

2002 Volvo S80

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

86,995 mi
Last recorded86,995 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2019
Typical for 2002 Volvo S8099,074 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ52 WPA
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 13 Mar 2019 86,995 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

unable to check all rear seatbelts.due to items on seat

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

Fail 14 Feb 2019 87,376 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play OSR // NSR HAS SLIGHT PLAY (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 75,787 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play in both sides ()

Pass 10 Mar 2017 74,641 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 10 Mar 2017 74,641 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Feb 2016 72,814 miles

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

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

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

play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 27 Feb 2015 70,986 miles

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

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 27 Feb 2015 70,986 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 68,547 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 65,015 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust mountings deteriorated (no longer atached to exhaust)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 60,986 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

fuel cap sealing washer deteriorating and may need replacing soon

Pass 22 Feb 2011 57,048 miles

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

front brake discs worn

o/s/r brake disc scored

Pass 4 Mar 2010 52,285 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

parking brake lever has little reserve travel and may require adjustment or repair

rear exhaust mounts corroding

Pass 3 Mar 2009 45,527 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 40,474 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

front brake pads approximatly 5,000 miles left

o/s/head lamp cracked and damp but not affecting beam image

o/s/r tyre worn outer edge

wear on front discs, slight lip on edge

Pass 12 Nov 2007 38,826 miles

o/s/f headlamp lense cracked

o/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 27 Oct 2006 22,569 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)

n/s/r inner side lamp inop

Pass 4 Nov 2005 14,549 miles

Offside 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
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RJ52 WPA is a 2002 Volvo S80 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 RJ52 WPA, 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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RJ52 WPA is a 2002 Volvo S80, first registered on 29 November 2002.

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