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RO02 RZL

2002 Volvo S80

Black Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

62,202 mi
Last recorded62,202 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2014
Typical for 2002 Volvo S8099,074 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2014 62,202 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Apr 2014 62,193 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Apr 2013 60,674 miles

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 57,303 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 57,303 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 53,597 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 50,381 miles

both front steering rack ends have slight movement

Pass 19 Mar 2009 46,471 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 40,727 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 40,727 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2007 35,596 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2007 35,596 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 30,421 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 30,421 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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 RZL is a 2002 Volvo S80 in Black with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 RZL, 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 RZL registered?

RO02 RZL is a 2002 Volvo S80, first registered on 17 May 2002.

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The MOT history for RO02 RZL shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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