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RO02 RSU

2002 Volvo S80

Black Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

79,168 mi
Last recorded79,168 miles
Recorded on27 May 2014
Typical for 2002 Volvo S8099,074 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO02 RSU
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2014 79,168 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust system is deteriorated

movement detected at both sides front lower suspension arm front bushes not considered to be excessive

sill covers fitted to vehicle obscuring some components

strong advise - offside front tyre outer edge devoid of tread.

strong advise - offside rear tyre outer edge devoid of tread

Fail 27 May 2014 79,168 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust system is deteriorated

movement detected at both sides front lower suspension arm front bushes not considered to be excessive

sill covers fitted to vehicle obscuring some components

strong advise - offside front tyre outer edge devoid of tread.

strong advise - offside rear tyre outer edge devoid of tread

Pass 31 May 2013 76,191 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 30 May 2013 76,188 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 31 May 2012 71,871 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 68,032 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 68,029 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 May 2010 64,437 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 60,044 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 56,084 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 56,002 miles

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

o/s/f/ side light bulb dull

Pass 23 May 2007 50,578 miles

n/s/f tyre low on tread

Pass 1 Jun 2006 41,065 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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RO02 RSU is a 2002 Volvo S80 in Black with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 RO02 RSU, 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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RO02 RSU is a 2002 Volvo S80, first registered on 12 July 2002.

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