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SN52 FOT

2002 Volvo S80

Blue Petrol 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2021
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

244,266 mi
Last recorded244,266 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2020
Typical for 2002 Volvo S8099,074 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN52 FOT
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2020 244,266 miles

slight corrosion to underside and exposed components

slight play at steering arms

Pass 23 Jul 2019 222,068 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Jul 2019 222,066 miles

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn nearside and offside D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 195,135 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside on limit (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Jul 2018 195,132 miles

Front Position lamp not working nearside and offside (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements nearside and offside (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside on limit (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 172,535 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear (3.6.B.4e)

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rear (2.7.2a)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rear (2.7.2a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and rear (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 Jul 2017 172,532 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front and rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

Brake hose excessively deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear (3.6.B.4e)

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rear (2.7.2a)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rear (2.7.2a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and rear (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 160,530 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 160,530 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2015 157,982 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2015 157,982 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 149,755 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 149,751 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 149,269 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 149,264 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 144,788 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 131,379 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 131,379 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 117,043 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2008 117,043 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 92,835 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)

front and rear number plates deteriorated

Fail 12 Jul 2007 92,835 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

front and rear number plates deteriorated

Pass 12 Jul 2006 70,125 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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SN52 FOT is a 2002 Volvo S80 in Blue with a 2,401cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 SN52 FOT, 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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SN52 FOT is a 2002 Volvo S80, first registered on 6 September 2002.

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