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N333 TAU

2002 Volvo S80

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

110,750 mi
Last recorded110,750 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2018
Typical for 2002 Volvo S8099,074 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN333 TAU
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2018 110,750 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2018 110,750 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2017 104,300 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2017 104,277 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Advise rear tyres

Pass 29 Oct 2015 96,166 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 85,096 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 76,752 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 76,752 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 70,879 miles

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

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

SRS LIGHT ON

Pass 10 Nov 2011 64,215 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 56,554 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2009 49,543 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2009 49,543 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 44,745 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2008 44,729 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 39,454 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 32,710 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2005 27,251 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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N333 TAU is a 2002 Volvo S80 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 N333 TAU, 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 N333 TAU registered?

N333 TAU is a 2002 Volvo S80, first registered on 31 October 2002.

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