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OU02 RXG

2002 Volvo S80

Gold Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

197,627 mi
Last recorded197,627 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2023
Typical for 2002 Volvo S8099,074 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU02 RXG
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2023 197,627 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2023 197,627 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 197,763 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 195,784 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 195,754 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 194,078 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable slight play (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 191,434 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

nearside front steering arm has slight movement

Fail 16 Aug 2017 191,434 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

nearside front steering arm has slight movement

Pass 16 Aug 2016 188,104 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak oil leak ()

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 186,201 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 182,162 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 176,656 miles

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

Power steering pump repaired, but not inappropriately (2.3.7)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 169,803 miles

all round tyrs close to the ligal limit

power steering noise

Fail 3 Jul 2012 169,802 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

power steering noise

all round tyrs close to the ligal limit

Pass 27 Jun 2011 162,635 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 154,915 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 151,553 miles

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

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

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

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight play in steering rack

Fail 30 May 2009 151,553 miles

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 20 Mar 2008 126,470 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

both number plates deteriorating

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight wear in steering rack

Pass 22 Mar 2007 106,312 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2006 85,115 miles

REAR NUMBER PLATE LETTERS FADING

SLIGHT WEAR IN STEERING RACK

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

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 RXG is a 2002 Volvo S80 in Gold with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 RXG, 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 RXG registered?

OU02 RXG is a 2002 Volvo S80, first registered on 25 March 2002.

Is OU02 RXG safe to buy?

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