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WA52 FXB

2002 Volvo S80

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

93,665 mi
Last recorded93,665 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2012
Typical for 2002 Volvo S8099,074 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA52 FXB
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2012 93,665 miles

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

engine management light is on

Fail 5 Dec 2012 93,400 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

engine has oil leak from rear core plug is missing in block below exhaust manifold

engine management light is on

vehicle should have tracking after suspension repairs

Pass 18 Oct 2011 74,788 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 74,788 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

neer side fornt tyre has cut in the wall

Pass 3 Sep 2010 54,016 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 54,016 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

engine oil low

offside front tyre worn on edges

offside rear tyre cracking

Fail 9 Aug 2010 52,703 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 8 Jun 2009 31,136 miles

both rear tyres cracking to sidewalls

Pass 3 Sep 2008 26,835 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 23,613 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 23,592 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2006 19,269 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2005 15,598 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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WA52 FXB is a 2002 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 WA52 FXB, 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 WA52 FXB registered?

WA52 FXB is a 2002 Volvo S80, first registered on 13 September 2002.

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