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OU02 VXB

2002 Volvo S80

Grey Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

145,558 mi
Last recorded145,558 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2021
Typical for 2002 Volvo S8099,074 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU02 VXB
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Fail 16 Oct 2021 145,558 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Under body corrosion

Pass 22 Oct 2020 140,426 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 133,821 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 128,371 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 May 2017 122,078 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2016 116,531 miles

item removed from drivers view prior to test

Pass 23 May 2015 112,455 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 107,520 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

exhaust back and center corroded

Pass 11 May 2013 103,658 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 99,641 miles

exhaust croded

rear brake pads appear low

rear disc brakes pitted

Pass 7 May 2011 94,338 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/r brake disc corroded and pitted slightly

Pass 9 Sep 2009 83,862 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front tyres worn on inside edges smooth no cuts or core showing centre three quater tread ok

Fail 9 Sep 2009 83,858 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

front tyres worn on inside edges smooth no cuts or core showing centre three quater tread ok

Pass 3 Feb 2009 78,402 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 71,800 miles

both front wish bone bushs slighty worn

slighty poor headlight image near side

Pass 3 Apr 2007 65,729 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 59,632 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
Full Volvo S80 reliability report

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OU02 VXB is a 2002 Volvo S80 in Grey with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 VXB, 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 VXB registered?

OU02 VXB is a 2002 Volvo S80, first registered on 14 March 2002.

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