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OV02 MLY

2002 Volvo S80

Gold Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

195,773 mi
Last recorded195,773 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Volvo S8099,074 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV02 MLY
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 195,773 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 Jul 2025 195,773 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn nsf lower rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn osf lower rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn Both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Jun 2024 192,930 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2023 189,048 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2023 189,034 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel hose leaking excessively or a risk of fire Filler hose above rear subframe (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 May 2022 175,606 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 18 May 2022 175,606 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2021 157,494 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Jun 2021 157,494 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 May 2020 140,086 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust rear section in poor condition

Nearside front inner rack play detected

Fail 5 May 2020 140,086 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust rear section in poor condition

Nearside front inner rack play detected

Pass 23 Apr 2019 122,927 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear shockers corroded

Fail 23 Apr 2019 122,927 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear shockers corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2018 114,331 miles

Slight play in both front steering arms

Fail 20 Apr 2018 114,330 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front brake hoses perished

Slight play in both front steering arms

Pass 18 Apr 2017 110,794 miles

Front brake discs worn

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2017 110,794 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Front brake discs worn

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 105,710 miles

Offside Front steering rack inner ball joint has slight play

Fail 8 Apr 2016 105,446 miles

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

Offside Front steering rack inner ball joint has slight play

Pass 31 Mar 2015 101,347 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside handbrake records a lower effort than nearside on test

Fail 30 Mar 2015 101,332 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside handbrake records a lower effort than nearside on test

Pass 22 Apr 2014 96,111 miles

rear orange bulbs faded

Fail 17 Apr 2014 96,081 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear orange bulbs faded

Pass 10 Apr 2013 87,987 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

wear noted in both front suspension arms rubber bushings

Pass 13 Apr 2012 84,093 miles

wear noted to front suspension lower arms front most rubber bushes,,AIR BAG LIGHT WARNING ON......

Pass 20 Apr 2011 74,126 miles

air bag light on

petral cap sealing ring deteriorated slighty

Pass 15 Apr 2010 64,238 miles

both rear tyres low

front discs worn

fuel cap seal perishing

handbrake high

slight fraying on o/s/f seat belt

srs light and service light on

Fail 13 Apr 2010 64,154 miles

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

both front tyres very low

front discs worn

fuel cap seal perishing

handbrake high

slight fraying on o/s/f seat belt

srs light and service light on

Pass 15 Apr 2009 55,720 miles

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

front brake pads worn but safe.

Pass 3 Apr 2008 48,295 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 44,204 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 39,675 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge...

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 MLY is a 2002 Volvo S80 in Gold with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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