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VX52 XRK

2002 Volvo S80

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2025
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

163,764 mi
Last recorded163,764 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2024
Typical for 2002 Volvo S8099,074 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX52 XRK
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2024 163,764 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2024 163,763 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 158,515 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing within treaded area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

emissions target only just met at 2nd fast idle

Fail 9 Jan 2023 158,514 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing within treaded area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

emissions target only just met at 2nd fast idle

Pass 10 Jan 2022 152,298 miles

exhaust emissions limit on fast idle only just met

reverse light not working

Fail 10 Jan 2022 152,298 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

exhaust emissions limit on fast idle only just met

reverse light not working

Pass 13 Jan 2021 145,804 miles

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner rack joints, both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

outer cv gaiters slightly deteriorated

Fail 11 Jan 2021 145,798 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel pedal sinks to floor when held under pressure (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

offside rear tyre perished/split

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner rack joints, both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

nearside front tyre on the legal limit of 1.6mm & worn smooth on inner edge

outer cv gaiters slightly deteriorated

Pass 5 Jul 2019 135,776 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2019 135,776 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 128,306 miles

Front brake application uneven.30% variation across the axle

Rear brake discs slightly worn/deteriorated

exhaust emissions at idle only just met the required standard

Fail 6 Jul 2018 128,306 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front brake application uneven.30% variation across the axle

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Rear brake discs slightly worn/deteriorated

exhaust emissions at idle only just met the required standard

Pass 12 Jul 2017 121,755 miles

Front brake application uneven.24%

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Fail 12 Jul 2017 121,754 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Front brake application uneven.24%

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Pass 8 Jul 2016 113,108 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2016 113,108 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine management light on

Pass 30 Jun 2015 104,069 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 93,773 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 82,772 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 82,772 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

fuel cap sealing washer deteriorated

Pass 24 Jul 2012 72,025 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 65,264 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 56,419 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 52,164 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 52,158 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 48,993 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 46,852 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 42,659 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2005 38,513 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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VX52 XRK is a 2002 Volvo S80 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 VX52 XRK, 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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VX52 XRK is a 2002 Volvo S80, first registered on 2 September 2002.

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