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OV02 MJK

2002 Volvo S80

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2024
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

173,319 mi
Last recorded173,319 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2023
Typical for 2002 Volvo S8099,074 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV02 MJK
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2023 173,319 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides lower arm inner rear bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front side marker lamp not working

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively possibly parking brake shoes (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Feb 2022

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides lower arm rear bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner and outer sides walls damaged, consistent with having been run flat - advise replacing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre screw ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively suspect to be parking brake causing binding (1.2.1 (f))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 Feb 2022

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides lower arm rear bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner and outer sides walls damaged, consistent with having been run flat - advise replacing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre screw ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively suspect to be parking brake causing binding (1.2.1 (f))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Feb 2021

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy both sides (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2021

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy both sides (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 156,591 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Feb 2020 156,591 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2019

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both inner rack joints have play. ()

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing slightly on inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2019

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective seal badly split (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both inner rack joints have play. ()

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing slightly on inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 134,869 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

EML lamp on

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @2mm (4.1.E.1)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 13 Dec 2017

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

EML lamp on

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @2mm (4.1.E.1)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 10 Oct 2016 123,238 miles

E.M.LIGHT ON

n/s/r tyre 2.5mm

Fail 5 Oct 2016 123,197 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

E.M.LIGHT ON

n/s/r outer side light not working

n/s/r tyre 2.5mm

rear brake pads 3mm aprox

Pass 7 Oct 2015 116,392 miles

E.M.LIGHT ON

exhaust sytem rusty

rear tyres 2mm

Pass 2 Oct 2014 107,528 miles

Engine management light is on,

Offside front tyre down to 2mm and bald on edges, Neaerside front tyre down to 3mm,

Rear exhaust section mount heavily corroded,

Service due message is on,

Pass 9 Oct 2013 101,513 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 90,039 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 79,872 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2011 79,872 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 77,027 miles

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

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

battery poor condition

Fail 23 Mar 2010 77,027 miles

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

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

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

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

battery poor condition

Pass 7 Apr 2009 73,001 miles

battery poor condition

front tyres worn on inner edges

slight play in steering rack ( o/s )

Pass 16 Apr 2008 70,716 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 70,716 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 64,769 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 64,769 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2006 57,840 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 57,840 miles

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

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 MJK is a 2002 Volvo S80 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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

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