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RN51 VDC

2002 Volvo S80

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

187,598 mi
Last recorded187,598 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2021
Typical for 2002 Volvo S8099,074 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN51 VDC
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2021 187,598 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 185,799 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted both sides front (5.2.2 (c) (i))

both front headlamps condensated on inside

both sides inner rack joints have slight play

Pass 30 Apr 2019 174,243 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 166,922 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2017 155,389 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 155,389 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 134,957 miles

corroded centre exhaust mountin

Fail 24 Feb 2015 122,055 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 122,055 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 111,968 miles

cracking in n/s rear tyre tread.

Fail 1 Mar 2014 111,963 miles

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

cracking in n/s rear tyre tread.

Pass 22 Feb 2013 104,332 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013

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)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 96,189 miles

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

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

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

Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Dec 2010 87,893 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2009 81,980 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 76,432 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)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2008 76,432 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 71,218 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2007 60,317 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2006 44,363 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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RN51 VDC is a 2002 Volvo S80 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 RN51 VDC, 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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RN51 VDC is a 2002 Volvo S80, first registered on 15 February 2002.

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