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R21 HRH

2002 Volvo S80

Black Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

131,036 mi
Last recorded131,036 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Volvo S8099,074 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR21 HRH
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 131,036 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated long travel (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 127,731 miles

Slight travel at park brake lever.

Pass 29 Apr 2024 127,473 miles

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 Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2024 127,473 miles

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2023 126,381 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2022 124,789 miles

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

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

Offside Front Fog light inoperative

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

Fail 7 Mar 2022 124,789 miles

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Outline marker lamp not working Centre marker light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Fog light inoperative

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 122,800 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2021 122,800 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 18 Jun 2019 120,108 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 118,371 miles

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

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

play in n/s/f inner steering arm

Pass 14 Jun 2017 116,829 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 114,573 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 112,358 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 112,356 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

engine light on

Pass 9 Jun 2014 111,090 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 111,047 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/f indicator lens damaged

o/s/r outer side light not working

o/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 16 May 2013 108,231 miles

Supplimentry restaint system warning lamp does not illuminate

engine management light is on

offside front and center aditional (side marker) lights not working

Fail 16 May 2013 108,231 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Supplimentry restaint system warning lamp does not illuminate

engine management light is on

offside front and center aditional (side marker) lights not working

Pass 15 May 2012 99,753 miles

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)

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

srs air bag malfunction light on

Pass 17 May 2011 88,877 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

engine managment light on

os centre door marker light not working

Pass 18 May 2010 81,025 miles

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

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

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

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

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

air bag warning light on

exhaust system starting to deteriorate

multiple tiny stone chips in windscreen

Fail 18 May 2010 81,025 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

air bag warning light on

exhaust system starting to deteriorate

multiple tiny stone chips in windscreen

Pass 20 May 2009 73,423 miles

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear tyres "skipped" on outer edges

Pass 7 May 2008 65,587 miles

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

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

both rear tyres going out of shape

nsr tyre wearing on outer edge

slight play in both front steering rack drum sticks

Fail 7 May 2008 65,587 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

both rear tyres starting to go out of shape

nsr tyre wearing on outer edge

slight play in os & ns steering rack drum sticks

Pass 21 May 2007 55,900 miles

osr tyre going out of shape

slight play in steering rack ns and os

slight whine from osr wheel bearing

Pass 23 May 2006 45,469 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2005 35,293 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
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R21 HRH is a 2002 Volvo S80 in Black with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 R21 HRH, 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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R21 HRH is a 2002 Volvo S80, first registered on 6 June 2002.

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