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RO02 RXY

2002 Volvo S80

Black Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,673 mi
Last recorded98,673 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2024
Typical for 2002 Volvo S8099,074 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2024 98,673 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 May 2023 97,204 miles

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

fuel cap seal perrished

Fail 12 May 2023 97,198 miles

Boot lid insecure wont catch down closed (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid part of washer system missing on headlights (3.5 (a))

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

engine light flashes intermittently

fuel cap seal perrished

headlight wipers missing

Pass 28 Apr 2022

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2022

Exhaust system insecure Rear silencer mounting bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2020
Pass 30 Aug 2019 91,487 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 89,981 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 88,112 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 85,925 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 84,212 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 84,209 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 83,573 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2014 83,573 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 82,206 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 80,307 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 76,761 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 73,510 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 73,501 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2009 68,935 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 63,364 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2008 63,363 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2007 55,554 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 47,579 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 RXY is a 2002 Volvo S80 in Black with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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