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MD51 RXP

2002 Volvo S80

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2014
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

155,915 mi
Last recorded155,915 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2013
Typical for 2002 Volvo S8099,074 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD51 RXP
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2013 155,915 miles

Oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

sill covers fitted

Fail 22 Oct 2013 155,911 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

sill covers fitted

Fail 22 Oct 2012 146,506 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine management light illuminated

warning lamp illuminated

Pass 22 Oct 2012 146,506 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine management light illuminated

warning lamp illuminated

Pass 24 Oct 2011 137,631 miles

slight play in steering rack

Fail 24 Oct 2011 137,631 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

slight play in steering rack

Fail 25 Oct 2010 127,334 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres worn very low

nsr tyre worn very low

play in steering rack ns & os

Pass 25 Oct 2010 127,334 miles

both front tyres worn very low

nsr tyre worn very low

play in steering rack ns & os

Pass 26 Oct 2009 117,421 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 106,037 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 106,035 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2007 95,845 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2006 86,998 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2006 86,912 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 22 Nov 2006 86,912 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2006 75,261 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2006 75,261 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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MD51 RXP is a 2002 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 MD51 RXP, 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 MD51 RXP registered?

MD51 RXP is a 2002 Volvo S80, first registered on 25 February 2002.

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