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HX02 VSZ

2002 Volvo S80

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests35 (22 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate62.9%

Mileage

113,204 mi
Last recorded113,204 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Volvo S8099,074 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX02 VSZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

22 pass 13 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 113,204 miles

Dash display reporting airbag fault but airbag light functioning correctly

NSF side marker not working

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Fail 8 Aug 2025 113,198 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Dash display reporting airbag fault but airbag light functioning correctly

NSF side marker not working

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 112,494 miles

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

Long travel on parking brake

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread BOTH (0.1 (b))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 12 May 2023 110,559 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 May 2023 110,541 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outline marker lamp not working bumper one (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2022 108,287 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 11 May 2022 108,287 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2021 106,086 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL discs corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Over sills fitted

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Apr 2020 104,944 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Over sills fitted

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

minimum parking brake effort of 16% only just met

Fail 24 Apr 2020 104,944 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Long travel on parking brake lever

Over sills fitted

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

minimum parking brake effort of 16% only just met

Pass 24 Apr 2019 102,894 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Over sills fitted

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 4 Apr 2018 99,525 miles

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

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

Over sills fitted

Pass 27 Apr 2017 96,836 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

sill covers fitted

Pass 29 Apr 2016 93,874 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 91,614 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 91,614 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 88,611 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 86,932 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)

both front tyre treads more worn on inner edges . both headlamp aims set on lower limit.

Fail 23 Oct 2012 84,223 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 84,223 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 80,734 miles

both front wishbone front bushes separated,but not resulting in excessive movement

offside front wishbone rear bush starting to separate

Fail 13 Oct 2011 80,734 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

both front wishbone front bushes separated,but not resulting in excessive movement

considerable handbrake travel

offside front wishbone rear bush starting to separate

Pass 13 Oct 2010 74,003 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Full sill covers fitted

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 69,119 miles

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

both headlamp kick up's blanked off

offside headlamp aim set on lower limit

Fail 27 Oct 2009 69,119 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

both headlamp kick up's blanked off

offside headlamp aim set on lower limit

Pass 9 Sep 2008 63,489 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 62,417 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 18 Apr 2008 62,417 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 24 Apr 2007 56,463 miles

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

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

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

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)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

high level brake light slight pulsing

Pass 24 Apr 2007 56,463 miles

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

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)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

high level brake light slight pulsing

Fail 16 Aug 2006 51,883 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Aug 2006 51,883 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 51,869 miles

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

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

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)

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

Fail 11 Aug 2005 43,599 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2005 43,599 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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HX02 VSZ is a 2002 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.9%.

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 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 HX02 VSZ, 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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HX02 VSZ is a 2002 Volvo S80, first registered on 19 March 2002.

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