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OU02 NXV

2002 Volvo S80

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

161,505 mi
Last recorded161,505 miles
Recorded on18 May 2019
Typical for 2002 Volvo S8099,074 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU02 NXV
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 May 2019 161,505 miles
Pass 17 May 2018

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

nearside front spot light not lighting

off side rear tyre 215-55-16v cracked

Fail 16 May 2018

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front position lamp(s) not working both side front bumper lights (1.1.A.3b)

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

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative both sides (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

nearside front spot light not lighting

off side rear tyre 215-55-16v cracked

Pass 20 Apr 2017 153,067 miles

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 May 2015 141,453 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 141,447 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 17 Apr 2015 141,395 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a) DANGEROUS

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

fuel filter heavily corroded

Fail 20 Feb 2015 140,843 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 134,736 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 129,808 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 122,893 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 122,893 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 110,365 miles

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

front brake discs worn.

Pass 7 Feb 2010 104,795 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 104,774 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 92,884 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 92,884 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 83,679 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2007 66,093 miles

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

advise nearside rear tyre slight cracks in outer side wall

Pass 21 Feb 2006 54,232 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 54,232 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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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OU02 NXV is a 2002 Volvo S80 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 OU02 NXV, 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 OU02 NXV registered?

OU02 NXV is a 2002 Volvo S80, first registered on 8 March 2002.

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