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RO02 RXW

2002 Volvo S80

Black Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

98,913 mi
Last recorded98,913 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2021
Typical for 2002 Volvo S8099,074 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2021 98,913 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 96,409 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 94,821 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 91,667 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 86,840 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 84,838 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 82,241 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn on the outer tread shoulder

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

Fail 26 Jan 2015 82,241 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside rear tyre worn on the outer tread shoulder

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

Pass 14 Feb 2014 79,257 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear exhaust mount broken from pipe but system secure.

Fail 12 Feb 2014 79,251 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear exhaust mount broken from pipe but system secure.

Pass 31 Jan 2013 75,820 miles

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

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

centre exhaust mount broken but exhaust secure

n/s door trim damaged but no sharp edges

Fail 31 Jan 2013 75,820 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

centre exhaust mount broken but exhaust secure

n/s door trim damaged but no sharp edges

Pass 6 Feb 2012 72,889 miles

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Residue around power steering reservoir

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

Pass 8 Feb 2011 70,851 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2010 68,458 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 64,349 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 58,206 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 52,722 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2006 54,546 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 RXW is a 2002 Volvo S80 in Black with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 RO02 RXW, 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 RXW is a 2002 Volvo S80, first registered on 5 March 2002.

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