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88 GRH

2002 Volvo S80

Red Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

108,103 mi
Last recorded108,103 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Volvo S8099,074 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration88 GRH
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 108,103 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2023 103,833 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 103,369 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 102,374 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/s/r & N/s/r brake discs surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 100,828 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 99,238 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Jan 2019 97,168 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2019 97,168 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 19 Dec 2018 97,120 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2018 95,452 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 91,919 miles

Central slightly corroded

Pass 22 Dec 2015 89,849 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 87,619 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2013 85,260 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2013 82,009 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2013 82,009 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 77,592 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 70,873 miles

nearside & offside front tyres wear on edges

Fail 30 Sep 2010 70,873 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside & offside front tyres wear on edges

Pass 1 Oct 2009 65,213 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 65,213 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 58,167 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 58,167 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 41,995 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 28,850 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2005 16,650 miles

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

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

nail in tyre

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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88 GRH is a 2002 Volvo S80 in Red with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 88 GRH, 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 88 GRH registered?

88 GRH is a 2002 Volvo S80, first registered on 27 March 2002.

Is 88 GRH safe to buy?

The MOT history for 88 GRH shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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