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OU02 RUW

2002 Volvo S80

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

107,582 mi
Last recorded107,582 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2014
Typical for 2002 Volvo S8099,074 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2014 107,582 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2014 107,572 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 99,889 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 99,879 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 165,774 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 151,645 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 137,623 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 120,827 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2008 105,959 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2007 103,504 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 22 May 2006 100,456 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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OU02 RUW is a 2002 Volvo S80 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 OU02 RUW, 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 RUW registered?

OU02 RUW is a 2002 Volvo S80, first registered on 26 March 2002.

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The MOT history for OU02 RUW shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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