2002 · 22 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2002 Volvo S80 MOT pass rate and common faults

342 MOT tests in 2024. 62.6% passed first time, compared with 58.1% for all cars the same age.

108Above average
Passed first time62.6%
Failed or needed repairs37.4%
Typical mileage at test122,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 342 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements4.7%
  2. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.5%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn3.5%
  4. Position lamp: not working3.2%
  5. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.6%
  6. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.6%
    11 marked dangerous
  7. Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side2.3%
  8. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.0%
  9. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.0%
    13 marked dangerous
  10. Parking brake control - lever: has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment2.0%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics25.7%
  2. Brakes24.3%
  3. Suspension14.3%
  4. Body & chassis9.9%
  5. Emissions & leaks6.7%
  6. Tyres6.7%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.8%
  8. Steering2.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn18.4%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm15.5%
  3. Non-component advisories: Play in steering rack inner joint(s)15.5%
  4. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened11.4%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure11.1%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2002 Volvo S80?

In 2024, 62.6% of 2002 Volvo S80 cars passed their MOT first time, across 342 tests. The average for all 22-year-old cars was 58.1%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2002 Volvo S80?

The most common failure reasons were rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements; joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2002 Volvo S80 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 108, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).