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OU52 MXR

2002 Volvo S80

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

265,295 mi
Last recorded265,295 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Volvo S8099,074 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU52 MXR
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2017 265,295 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both front tyres worn on inside edge slightly

both front wishbone bushes worn

exhaust hangers corroded

oil leaks, engine, gearbox, sub-frame, steering rack and various other components wet with oil

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 10 Mar 2016 264,367 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play track rod (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play track rod (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 10 Mar 2016 264,367 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play track rod (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play track rod (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 260,693 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 256,168 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 20 Mar 2014 256,168 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 252,055 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2013 252,055 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 248,463 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

main beam warning light on dash not working

Fail 15 Mar 2012 248,463 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

main beam warning light on dash not working

Pass 15 Mar 2011 245,039 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 245,039 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Both front tyre inner edges worn

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

Wipers smeary

Pass 19 Mar 2010 238,523 miles

both front lower suspension arm bushes split and de-bonding

main beam tell tale not working

slight play in steering rack

Fail 19 Mar 2010 238,523 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front lower suspension arm bushes split and de-bonding

main beam tell tale not working

slight play in steering rack

Pass 20 Mar 2009 231,826 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 227,914 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 181,577 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 181,577 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

Shock absorbers should be replaced in pairs on same axle

Pass 24 Aug 2006 130,615 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 130,615 miles

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

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

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

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

Possable leak from fuel tank

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 MXR is a 2002 Volvo S80 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 OU52 MXR, 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 MXR is a 2002 Volvo S80, first registered on 13 September 2002.

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