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MF02 OYL

2002 Volvo S80

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

254,625 mi
Last recorded254,625 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Volvo S8099,074 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF02 OYL
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 254,625 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2025 254,449 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2025 254,449 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 247,413 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 243,921 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2022 237,093 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 231,859 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 228,391 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 216,276 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2018 216,276 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 204,187 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 194,834 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 179,790 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 162,911 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 149,395 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 136,649 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 11 Dec 2012 136,649 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 7 Dec 2011 125,626 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2011 125,626 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 115,645 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 104,764 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 95,041 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2007 88,586 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 80,205 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 73,427 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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MF02 OYL is a 2002 Volvo S80 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 MF02 OYL, 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 MF02 OYL registered?

MF02 OYL is a 2002 Volvo S80, first registered on 25 March 2002.

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