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DE02 RLX

2002 Volvo S80

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

135,891 mi
Last recorded135,891 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2016
Typical for 2002 Volvo S8099,074 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE02 RLX
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2016 135,891 miles

EML is on

Front discs lipped and corroded

Gear box oil leak

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Both bottom ball joints (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 132,048 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 126,202 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 15 Apr 2014 126,202 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 118,326 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 114,459 miles

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

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

airbag SRS light indicator on

fuel cap cover clip broke and insecure when opened

fuel cap seal cracked

nearside and offside front brake flexi hoses outer casing cracked/deteriorated

nearside mirror cracked

Pass 16 Feb 2011 106,341 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 101,237 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 94,398 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower 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)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 94,398 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower 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)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 86,039 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 31 Mar 2008 86,039 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 72,797 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 72,797 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2006 57,731 miles

O/S/F SIDE MARKER INOPERATIVE

Fail 2 Mar 2006 57,731 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

O/S/F SIDE MARKER INOPERATIVE

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

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
Full Volvo S80 reliability report

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DE02 RLX is a 2002 Volvo S80 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 DE02 RLX, 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 DE02 RLX registered?

DE02 RLX is a 2002 Volvo S80, first registered on 23 April 2002.

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