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YO52 CUJ

2002 Volvo S80

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

203,958 mi
Last recorded203,958 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Volvo S8099,074 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYO52 CUJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 203,958 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 196,876 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 190,119 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2022 183,891 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 175,397 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 167,852 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 163,084 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2019 163,084 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 155,238 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

fuel cap seal starting to crack

Fail 6 Dec 2018 155,223 miles

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Outer Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

fuel cap seal starting to crack

Pass 21 Dec 2017 145,930 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2016 138,172 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2016 138,172 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Offside rear tyre stepped on inner edge

Pass 17 Dec 2015 129,618 miles

worn steering lock stops

Fail 17 Dec 2015 129,618 miles

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

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

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

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

worn steering lock stops

Pass 22 Dec 2014 122,364 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 114,765 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 16 Dec 2013 114,765 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2012 105,791 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 97,741 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2011 97,729 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 20 Dec 2010 89,975 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s/f & n/s/rtyres worn on edge

tow ball missing from tow bar

Pass 21 Dec 2009 81,146 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 72,406 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 72,406 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

n/s/f tyre wearn on the outer edge

o/s/f tyre 2mm

Pass 11 Dec 2007 61,201 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2006 47,323 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2005 32,330 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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YO52 CUJ is a 2002 Volvo S80 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YO52 CUJ, 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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YO52 CUJ is a 2002 Volvo S80, first registered on 29 December 2002.

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