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RK52 MDJ

2002 Volvo S80

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

197,775 mi
Last recorded197,775 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2016
Typical for 2002 Volvo S8099,074 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK52 MDJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2016 197,775 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 11 Nov 2016 197,774 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 185,553 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 175,912 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 165,653 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 148,975 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 134,051 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 116,102 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 11 Sep 2009 99,165 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 99,165 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2008 93,244 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 93,244 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 87,207 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 70,341 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2005 44,376 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2005 44,376 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

nearside front tyre worn low and worn on inner edge

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 MDJ is a 2002 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MDJ, 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 MDJ registered?

RK52 MDJ is a 2002 Volvo S80, first registered on 19 September 2002.

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