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S55 TVT

2002 Volvo S80

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

79,046 mi
Last recorded79,046 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2025
Typical for 2002 Volvo S8099,074 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS55 TVT
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2025 79,046 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 76,273 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 75,937 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 75,334 miles

Brake pipe slightly damaged Both front flexible brake pipes slightly cracking (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Mar 2021 75,177 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 74,329 miles

Nearside Rear anti roll bar bush is worn

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside slight play steering rack end

Pass 8 Mar 2019 71,276 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 67,474 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 63,890 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 60,876 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 55,473 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear tyres are low on the outer edge of tread

Pass 7 Mar 2014 50,517 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 5 Mar 2014 50,456 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 46,411 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)

feul cap seal starting to crack

Pass 16 Mar 2012 42,191 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

THE FRONT TYRE PROFILE IS DIFFERENT TO REAR

THE O/S/F SIDE LIGHT IS DULL

Pass 17 Mar 2011 37,284 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 32,933 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 29,413 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 26,556 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 24,154 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 21,417 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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S55 TVT is a 2002 Volvo S80 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 S55 TVT, 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 S55 TVT registered?

S55 TVT is a 2002 Volvo S80, first registered on 1 March 2002.

Is S55 TVT safe to buy?

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