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OIG 8985

2002 Volvo S80

Black Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

107,669 mi
Last recorded107,669 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Volvo S8099,074 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOIG 8985
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 107,669 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Nov 2024 99,164 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2023 92,314 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2023 92,314 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 83,585 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 82,844 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 79,544 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 78,506 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 77,350 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 75,681 miles

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

Slight oil misting around the power steering rack

Fail 2 May 2018 75,681 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Bulb Fitted incorrectly and bent. (1.8.A.1b)

Slight oil misting around the power steering rack

Pass 26 May 2017 73,973 miles

Slight oil misting around the power steering rack.

Pass 1 Jun 2016 71,906 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 68,808 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 66,057 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 63,029 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 10 Oct 2012 59,681 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 57,009 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 54,960 miles

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

uneven wear on outer edge on all tyres

Pass 16 Oct 2009 49,995 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 45,203 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 39,892 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 39,892 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Nov 2006 33,350 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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OIG 8985 is a 2002 Volvo S80 in Black with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 OIG 8985, 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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OIG 8985 is a 2002 Volvo S80, first registered on 18 November 2002.

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