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RK52 GKU

2002 Volvo S80

Grey Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2014
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

230,016 mi
Last recorded230,016 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2013
Typical for 2002 Volvo S8099,074 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK52 GKU
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2013 230,016 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust centre silencer corroded.

rear brake discs corroded.

Pass 6 Jul 2012 223,930 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight play in o/s/f track rod inner joint.

Pass 4 Oct 2011 211,736 miles

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

front suspension arm rear bushes deteriorated.

n/s/f tyre worn low.

slight play in o/s/f track rod inner joint.

Fail 3 Oct 2011 211,576 miles

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

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

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

front suspension arm rear bushes deteriorated.

n/s/f tyre worn low.

slight play in o/s/f track rod inner joint.

Pass 1 Oct 2010 183,700 miles

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

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

front tyres wearing low.

slight play in o/s/f track rod inner joint.

Pass 19 Oct 2009 153,519 miles

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

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

front tyres wearing low.

slight play in o/s/f track rod inner joint.

Pass 21 Oct 2008 125,802 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 93,419 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2006 58,585 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2005 28,044 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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RK52 GKU is a 2002 Volvo S80 in Grey with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 GKU, 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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RK52 GKU is a 2002 Volvo S80, first registered on 27 November 2002.

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