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RN52 GVP

2002 Volvo S80

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

51,143 mi
Last recorded51,143 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 2002 Volvo S8099,074 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN52 GVP
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 51,143 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 51,063 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2024 51,063 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 51,028 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 50,948 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 50,792 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2020 50,532 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2019 49,936 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 48,702 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 47,506 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 46,475 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 46,475 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 16 May 2015 45,406 miles
Fail 16 May 2015 45,406 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2014 44,377 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 44,377 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 17 May 2013 43,225 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 42,326 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 40,342 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 39,077 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 37,376 miles

Nearside Inner Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Inner Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

handbrake lever getting high

Fail 8 Apr 2009 37,376 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

handbrake lever getting high

Pass 8 May 2008 113,811 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 32,150 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
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RN52 GVP is a 2002 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 RN52 GVP, 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 RN52 GVP registered?

RN52 GVP is a 2002 Volvo S80, first registered on 16 December 2002.

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