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OU02 RVX

2002 Volvo S80

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests32 (22 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

115,009 mi
Last recorded115,009 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Volvo S8099,074 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU02 RVX
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

22 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 115,009 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Most rear bush unbonding slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 110,510 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 107,427 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2023 107,427 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 104,119 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside 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 rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 26 Oct 2022 104,015 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside 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 rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 100,694 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear anti roll bar mount bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 98,453 miles

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Oct 2020 98,453 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both registration plate lamp out (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 97,531 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2019 97,507 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits 1.39% (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Engine light indicating a fault

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 96,942 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 96,229 miles

Engine light on

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 95,494 miles

Engine light on

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Slight play in offside steering rack

Pass 27 Apr 2015 94,714 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 93,898 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 26 Apr 2013 93,220 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 93,220 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 92,605 miles

Engine light indicating a fault

Passenger wiper blade starting to split

Fail 25 Apr 2012 92,605 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

1 of the offside rear lights is out

Engine light indicating a fault

Passenger wiper blade starting to split

Pass 20 Apr 2011 91,101 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2011 91,075 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 89,773 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2009 87,698 miles

Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 87,698 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 85,927 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 82,727 miles

Small amont of Play in N/S Steering Rack

Fail 20 Dec 2006 69,777 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Dec 2006 69,777 miles

Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 Nov 2006 69,732 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 69,732 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2006 65,913 miles

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

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

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

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 RVX is a 2002 Volvo S80 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 RVX, 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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OU02 RVX is a 2002 Volvo S80, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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