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OU52 MHV

2002 Volvo S80

Gold Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

105,074 mi
Last recorded105,074 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2020
Typical for 2002 Volvo S8099,074 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU52 MHV
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2020 105,074 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2020 105,056 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 55% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Aug 2019 103,300 miles

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

hand brake just in limits

Pass 6 Jul 2018 97,199 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2017 89,786 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner tyre poor

Pass 31 May 2016 87,816 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 80,358 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 73,722 miles

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

O S R H Brake needs attantion

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 66,296 miles

Brake flaxi pipes perrashed

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 58,442 miles

Disks scored

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

N S R Hand brake v low effort

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Shokes bouncey

Pass 27 Sep 2010 154,946 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 117,563 miles

ADVISE STRONG PLAY IN NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE RACK ENDS RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT

offside rear tyre worn outer edge

Fail 15 Feb 2007 117,563 miles

ADVISE STRONG PLAY IN NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE RACK ENDS RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

offside rear tyre worn outer edge

Pass 22 Dec 2005 95,169 miles

advise strong . nearside rear tyre out of shape

nearside and offside front wishbone front bushs worn

play in offsie front suspension

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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OU52 MHV is a 2002 Volvo S80 in Gold with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 OU52 MHV, 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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OU52 MHV is a 2002 Volvo S80, first registered on 6 September 2002.

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