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RK52 EFX

2002 Volvo S80

Red Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 Volvo S8099,074 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK52 EFX
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2013
Fail 12 Nov 2013 138,923 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 131,573 miles

BOTH THE NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FRONT FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSES HAVE STARTED TO DETERIORATE.

THE HANDBRAKE LEVER COULD DO WITH SOME ADJUSTMENT IN THE NEAR FUTURE.

THE NEARSIDE FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM FRONT BUSH IS SHOWING SOME SLIGHT WEAR.

THE NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE IS WEARING ON THE INSIDE SHOULDER.

Pass 31 Mar 2010 118,156 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 104,008 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2008 87,497 miles

THE BOTH FRONT FOG LAMP LENS,S ARE SHOWING SOME SLIGHT DAMAGE.

THE OFFSIDE HEADLAMP LENS IS STARTING TO DETERIORATE (TARNISH).

Pass 12 Apr 2007 69,882 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2006 53,900 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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RK52 EFX is a 2002 Volvo S80 in Red with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 RK52 EFX, 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 RK52 EFX registered?

RK52 EFX is a 2002 Volvo S80, first registered on 30 September 2002.

Is RK52 EFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for RK52 EFX shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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