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RK52 YYG

2002 Volvo S80

Gold Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

197,801 mi
Last recorded197,801 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 2002 Volvo S8099,074 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK52 YYG
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 197,801 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 184,948 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2023 184,786 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2022 176,696 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split at ends (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 30 Dec 2022 176,678 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split at ends (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 175,190 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively slight bind (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt rear both side ()

Pass 16 Nov 2020 168,788 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 164,358 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 158,254 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 151,668 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 144,219 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 135,724 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 128,146 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 118,921 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 110,540 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 101,900 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 93,966 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2009 84,520 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 77,539 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 77,539 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 70,697 miles

steering rack has very small amount of play

Pass 11 Nov 2006 65,578 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

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 YYG is a 2002 Volvo S80 in Gold with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 YYG, 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 YYG is a 2002 Volvo S80, first registered on 11 September 2002.

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