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RO02 RTX

2002 Volvo S80

Black Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

78,444 mi
Last recorded78,444 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2014
Typical for 2002 Volvo S8099,074 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO02 RTX
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2014 78,444 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 31 May 2013 74,653 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

front nearside inner cv boot slight weaping

front offside inner track control arm slight play

Pass 28 May 2012 69,512 miles

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

corrossion on rear silencer

Fail 21 May 2012 69,510 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

corrossion on rear silencer

Pass 23 May 2011 65,609 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

front offside inner track control arm slight play

Fail 16 May 2011 65,606 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

battery flat

front offside inner track control arm slight play

front offside side light bulb dim

front offside side marker dim

offside centre side marker dim

Pass 27 May 2010 63,307 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 63,307 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2009 59,973 miles

Coolant leak

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)

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

hand brake travel a little high

n/s/f tyre is wearing on inner edge

o/s/f wiper slightly smeers

Pass 12 Jun 2008 54,161 miles

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

front offside inner track control arm slight play

Fail 12 Jun 2008 54,161 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

front offside inner track control arm slight play

Pass 20 Jun 2007 49,959 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 43,283 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 RTX is a 2002 Volvo S80 in Black with a 2,922cc 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 RTX, 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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What year was RO02 RTX registered?

RO02 RTX is a 2002 Volvo S80, first registered on 2 July 2002.

Is RO02 RTX safe to buy?

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