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OV02 MHJ

2002 Volvo S80

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

177,468 mi
Last recorded177,468 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2018
Typical for 2002 Volvo S8099,074 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV02 MHJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2018 177,468 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 174,378 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2017 174,378 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2016 166,925 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2016 166,925 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 159,898 miles

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

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

Offside offside steering arm slight play

Fail 17 Sep 2015 159,898 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside offside steering arm slight play

Pass 2 Oct 2014 152,574 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 152,574 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 152,525 miles

both rear tyres wearing on the outer edges

engine light on

Pass 14 May 2012 141,882 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 139,137 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 136,108 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 131,749 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 126,483 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 121,277 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 112,678 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 MHJ is a 2002 Volvo S80 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 OV02 MHJ, 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 MHJ is a 2002 Volvo S80, first registered on 29 April 2002.

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