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RA02 LXK

2002 Volvo S80

Gold Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2013
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

215,364 mi
Last recorded215,364 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2012
Typical for 2002 Volvo S8099,074 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA02 LXK
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2012 215,364 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 214,869 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Aug 2011 207,407 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 184,491 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2010 159,663 miles

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

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

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

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 131,360 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 30 Jan 2009 118,001 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2009 118,001 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2008 89,835 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2008 65,049 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 96,808 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 75,159 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight imballance in rear service brakes

Pass 1 Feb 2007 75,159 miles

slight imballance in rear service brakes

Pass 26 Jan 2007 75,144 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 71,972 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 71,954 miles

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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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RA02 LXK is a 2002 Volvo S80 in Gold with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RA02 LXK, 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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RA02 LXK is a 2002 Volvo S80, first registered on 24 July 2002.

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