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RO02 RYW

2002 Volvo S80

Black Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

75,899 mi
Last recorded75,899 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2014
Typical for 2002 Volvo S8099,074 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2014 75,899 miles

slight play in nearside inner steering rack joint

Fail 3 Apr 2014 75,899 miles

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 74,631 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 74,631 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 71,615 miles

Air bag warning message on on board info system on. Fault light not illuminated.

Nearside wing mirror loose.

Fail 13 Apr 2012 71,613 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Air bag warning message on on board info system on. Fault light not illuminated.

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

Nearside wing mirror loose.

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

Offside front marker light dim.

Offside front tyre worn smooth on inner edge.

Fail 8 Apr 2011 66,832 miles

Brake pipes greased under vehicle

Exhaust corroded

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

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

Slight play in both front lower arm, rear bushes

Pass 8 Apr 2011 66,832 miles

Brake pipes greased under vehicle

Exhaust corroded

Slight play in both front lower arm, rear bushes

Pass 19 Apr 2010 60,944 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 60,944 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2009 55,759 miles

rear discs slightly worn

Fail 15 Apr 2008 48,791 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

all brake pipes greased

both rear tyres slightly out of shape

nearside front tyre wearing on the inner edge

slight handbrake travel

Pass 15 Apr 2008 48,791 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

all brake pipes greased

both rear tyres slightly out of shape

nearside front tyre wearing on the inner edge

slight handbrake travel

Pass 13 Apr 2007 41,187 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 41,187 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 35,280 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 RYW is a 2002 Volvo S80 in Black with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 RYW, 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 RYW registered?

RO02 RYW is a 2002 Volvo S80, first registered on 1 May 2002.

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