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YT52 AXR

2002 Volvo S80

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 Volvo S8099,074 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT52 AXR
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2017

Front Body has slight corrosion bumper (6.1.B.2)

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

Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush both side (2.5.B.2b)

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both side (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 Aug 2017

Front Body has slight corrosion bumper (6.1.B.2)

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

Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush both side (2.5.B.2b)

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both side (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2016 166,683 miles

Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (3.4.3)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Jun 2015 158,058 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 22 May 2014 146,843 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2014 146,843 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 140,092 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 140,092 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Fail 27 May 2012 134,254 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 May 2012 134,254 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 125,996 miles

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

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

slight play steering rack

unable to see any front or rear brake pad thicknesses

Fail 1 Sep 2011 125,996 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

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

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

slight play steering rack

unable to see any front or rear brake pad thicknesses

Pass 17 Aug 2010 115,338 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 115,167 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

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

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

Offside Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 97,565 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 97,565 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 77,613 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 53,136 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 53,136 miles

Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Aug 2006 35,358 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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YT52 AXR is a 2002 Volvo S80 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YT52 AXR, 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 YT52 AXR registered?

YT52 AXR is a 2002 Volvo S80, first registered on 13 September 2002.

Is YT52 AXR safe to buy?

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