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RO52 OAU

2002 Volvo S80

Grey Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

78,602 mi
Last recorded78,602 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2023
Typical for 2002 Volvo S8099,074 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO52 OAU
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2023 78,602 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 77,787 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2022 77,787 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2021 76,393 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2021 76,393 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2020 75,656 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2019 73,870 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2019 73,870 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 72,470 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 72,470 miles

Central Rear Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Offside central side marker lamp not working

Pass 16 Jun 2017 71,001 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 70,134 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 68,205 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 66,427 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 64,457 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 62,937 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 61,865 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)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Sep 2009 56,157 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 45,029 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

both steering lock stops worn

Pass 8 Oct 2007 35,012 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 27,039 miles

Nearside Rear 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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RO52 OAU is a 2002 Volvo S80 in Grey with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 RO52 OAU, 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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RO52 OAU is a 2002 Volvo S80, first registered on 1 December 2002.

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