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RO02 RZU

2002 Volvo S80

Black Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests31 (23 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate74.2%

Mileage

97,975 mi
Last recorded97,975 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Volvo S8099,074 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

23 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 97,975 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 11 Nov 2025 97,966 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 12 Nov 2024 96,879 miles

underside of vehicle heavily coated with anti-corrosion underseal

Pass 13 Nov 2023 95,792 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 93,860 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2022 93,860 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 4 Dec 2021 91,605 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 90,517 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2020 90,512 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 89,319 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush debonding around pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald outer edge 225/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Oct 2018 87,524 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 85,395 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 82,768 miles

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

eml on

Fail 18 Oct 2016 82,766 miles

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

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

eml on

Pass 13 Oct 2015 79,847 miles

very slight play in rack

Pass 2 Sep 2014 78,011 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 77,795 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 May 2013 76,189 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 73,235 miles

Oil leak

Fail 17 May 2012 73,235 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Pass 23 May 2011 68,822 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 68,822 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2010 61,480 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 61,480 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 May 2009 54,867 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 47,027 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 46,852 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 39,037 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 May 2007 39,037 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2006 32,311 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 32,311 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
Full Volvo S80 reliability report

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RO02 RZU is a 2002 Volvo S80 in Black with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.2%.

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 RZU, 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 RZU registered?

RO02 RZU is a 2002 Volvo S80, first registered on 17 June 2002.

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