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OV02 MFO

2002 Volvo S80

Grey Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

171,448 mi
Last recorded171,448 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2018
Typical for 2002 Volvo S8099,074 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV02 MFO
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2018 171,448 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2018 171,441 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

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

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

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

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Engine management lamp illuminated.

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Mar 2017 162,597 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

both front wipers starting to parish

fuel cap seal starting to parish

Fail 28 Mar 2017 162,597 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

both front wipers starting to parish

fuel cap seal starting to parish

Pass 23 Mar 2016 151,159 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (7.1.2)

Front both front inner rack arms have slight play

Front exhaust flaxy pipe starting to parish

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

Offside Front Outer mirror is damaged

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Mar 2016 151,159 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (7.1.2)

Front both front inner rack arms have slight play

Front exhaust flaxy pipe starting to parish

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

Offside Front Outer mirror is damaged

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear D bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 135,511 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 128,047 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2013 121,084 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 111,638 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 111,638 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2011 104,624 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 104,581 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 98,716 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2009 92,521 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 92,521 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 22 Feb 2008 82,630 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2008 82,570 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2007 73,849 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 73,740 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2006 58,812 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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OV02 MFO is a 2002 Volvo S80 in Grey with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 MFO, 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 MFO is a 2002 Volvo S80, first registered on 29 April 2002.

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