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RL02 JHU

2002 Volvo S80

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

192,407 mi
Last recorded192,407 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2012
Typical for 2002 Volvo S8099,074 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL02 JHU
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2012 192,407 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both sides front tyres wearing on shoulders

main beam tell tail not working

Pass 16 Apr 2011 179,247 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 174,822 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 174,767 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 May 2009 167,228 miles
Fail 2 May 2009 167,113 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2008 161,597 miles

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

advise slight play on steering rack both sides

Pass 14 Apr 2007 153,958 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2006 127,987 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 127,987 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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RL02 JHU is a 2002 Volvo S80 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 RL02 JHU, 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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RL02 JHU is a 2002 Volvo S80, first registered on 29 July 2002.

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