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RL51 WXU

2002 Volvo S80

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

84,291 mi
Last recorded84,291 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2012
Typical for 2002 Volvo S8099,074 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL51 WXU
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2012 84,291 miles

air bag light on

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 77,985 miles

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

both front track rod end have had heat applied but not excessive

Fail 12 Sep 2011 77,956 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (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)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

both front track rod end have had heat applied but not excessive

both rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 13 Sep 2010 70,443 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 59,026 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 56,553 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 48,116 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 38,402 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 38,402 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Feb 2006 29,386 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 9 Feb 2006 29,386 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

nearside front tyre worn on outer 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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RL51 WXU is a 2002 Volvo S80 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 RL51 WXU, 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 RL51 WXU registered?

RL51 WXU is a 2002 Volvo S80, first registered on 22 February 2002.

Is RL51 WXU safe to buy?

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