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SR02 MXW

2002 Volvo S80

Red Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

208,044 mi
Last recorded208,044 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2021
Typical for 2002 Volvo S8099,074 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSR02 MXW
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2021 208,044 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all *4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 198,741 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2020 198,730 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 193,456 miles

Central Rear Exhaust middle-box hits heat-shield

Coil spring corroded All 4 springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner edge + cut on outer side-wall (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2018 193,456 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both bulbs not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Exhaust middle-box hits heat-shield

Coil spring corroded All 4 springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner edge + cut on outer side-wall (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 184,637 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

coil spring corroded all round (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 20 Oct 2017 184,637 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

coil spring corroded all round (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 174,150 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured both rears (1.4.A.2f)

Rear heat shield loose

coil spring corroded allround (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 20 Oct 2016 174,150 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured both rears (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear handbrake needs slight adjustment

Rear heat shield loose

coil spring corroded allround (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 169,155 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 162,445 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 144,659 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 133,775 miles

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 3 Aug 2011 123,568 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 123,568 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 112,363 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 112,363 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 101,284 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 101,284 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 30 Jul 2008 92,333 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s rear tyre near wear limit on inner edge

o/s front tyre near wear limit on inner edge

Pass 30 Jul 2008 92,333 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s rear tyre near wear limit on inner edge

o/s front tyre near wear limit on inner edge

Pass 3 Aug 2007 81,902 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 81,902 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2006 72,937 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 71,752 miles

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

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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SR02 MXW is a 2002 Volvo S80 in Red with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 SR02 MXW, 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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SR02 MXW is a 2002 Volvo S80, first registered on 30 April 2002.

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