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OV02 DFY

2002 Volvo S80

Blue Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2019
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

109,865 mi
Last recorded109,865 miles
Recorded on16 May 2018
Typical for 2002 Volvo S8099,074 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV02 DFY
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 16 May 2018 109,865 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 109,865 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 101,057 miles

E M L illuminated

Offside Front brake disc corroded on inner face

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s and n/s ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s and n/s (1.4.A.2f)

all road springs show corrosion

evidence of an oil leak

exhaust system corroded

fuel filter corroded

outer sill covers fitted; obscuring body condition

under trays fitted ; obscuring certain testable components

Fail 28 Feb 2017 101,057 miles

E M L illuminated

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front brake disc corroded on inner face

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s and n/s ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s and n/s (1.4.A.2f)

all road springs show corrosion

evidence of an oil leak

exhaust system corroded

fuel filter corroded

outer sill covers fitted; obscuring body condition

under trays fitted ; obscuring certain testable components

Pass 10 Dec 2015 97,154 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2015 97,103 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Indicator lamp (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 92,584 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering lock stop damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 30 Oct 2014 92,584 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering lock stop damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2013 85,061 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 85,058 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 84,504 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s/f and n/s/f inner steering rack end has slight play

Fail 11 Feb 2013 84,504 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/f and n/s/f inner steering rack end has slight play

Fail 27 Feb 2012 80,787 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 80,787 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 77,924 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 10 Mar 2011 77,922 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 70,413 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2010 70,365 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2009 60,279 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

both rear links slighty worn

Fail 28 Nov 2007 51,223 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 51,223 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 45,597 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2006 45,580 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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

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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OV02 DFY is a 2002 Volvo S80 in Blue with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 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 OV02 DFY, 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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OV02 DFY is a 2002 Volvo S80, first registered on 16 April 2002.

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