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RK52 YYB

2002 Volvo S80

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

141,462 mi
Last recorded141,462 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2015
Typical for 2002 Volvo S8099,074 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK52 YYB
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2015 141,462 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2014 137,529 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Oct 2014 137,529 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2013 130,410 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 Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 28 Sep 2012 126,495 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 126,495 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 116,017 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 116,017 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Fail 29 Sep 2010 104,961 miles

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

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

evidence of front tyres fouling on inner plastic wheel arches

Pass 29 Sep 2010 104,961 miles

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

evidence of front tyres fouling on inner plastic wheel arches

Pass 9 Sep 2009 95,126 miles

exhaust insecure

Fail 9 Sep 2009 95,126 miles

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

exhaust insecure

Pass 5 Sep 2008 85,095 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 67,162 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 67,162 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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)

Pass 17 Aug 2006 50,246 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)

Pass 22 Aug 2005 38,250 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 YYB is a 2002 Volvo S80 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 RK52 YYB, 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 YYB is a 2002 Volvo S80, first registered on 12 September 2002.

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