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SP52 HVR

2002 Volvo S80

Red Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

264,658 mi
Last recorded264,658 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2015
Typical for 2002 Volvo S8099,074 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP52 HVR
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2015 264,658 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel both inner track rods (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 255,812 miles

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 247,356 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 247,357 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 105,115 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside rear tyre wear on outeredge

play in front sterring arms

rear exhaust bracket broken

seepage at fuel tank

Fail 5 Sep 2012 105,087 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside rear tyre wear on outeredge

play in front sterring arms

rear exhaust bracket broken

seepage at fuel tank

Pass 1 Sep 2011 96,075 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 83,031 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 72,777 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 72,777 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

OFFSIDE FRONT STEERING ARM HAS SLIGHT PLAY

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 63,970 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 54,441 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 45,173 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2005 35,179 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2005 35,179 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

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

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

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

both front wishbone rear bushes split

both steering rods slight play

rear no plate marked

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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SP52 HVR is a 2002 Volvo S80 in Red with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SP52 HVR, 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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SP52 HVR is a 2002 Volvo S80, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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