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FH51 TWX

2002 Volvo S80

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests33 (21 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

146,177 mi
Last recorded146,177 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Volvo S8099,074 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH51 TWX
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

21 pass 12 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 146,177 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

corrosion to exhaust

Fail 19 Sep 2025 146,177 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

corrosion to exhaust

Pass 6 Sep 2024 146,053 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

corrosion exhaust

Pass 25 Sep 2023 145,740 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

corrosion to exhaust

Fail 22 Sep 2023 145,740 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

corrosion to exhaust

Pass 14 Sep 2022 143,851 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

corrosion to exhaust

Fail 14 Sep 2022 143,851 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

corrosion to exhaust

Pass 27 Sep 2021 143,321 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

some corrosion to exhaust

Fail 27 Sep 2021 143,321 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working x2 (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

some corrosion to exhaust

Pass 16 Sep 2020 142,703 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

corrosion to exhaust

Fail 14 Sep 2020 142,703 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn note.balljoint bolts into hub carrier,suspension arm aluminium (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre perished

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

corrosion to exhaust

Pass 29 Aug 2019 136,730 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front foglight is not working

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust system is quite badly deteriorated

Fail 28 Aug 2019 136,687 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front foglight is not working

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust system is quite badly deteriorated

Pass 14 Sep 2018 126,921 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged both (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Front tyres wearing on edges of tread

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing on outer edge of tread and perrished

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

fuel cap seal perrished

Fail 14 Sep 2018 126,921 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged both (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Front tyres wearing on edges of tread

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing on outer edge of tread and perrished

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

fuel cap seal perrished

Pass 20 Sep 2017 116,651 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (3.5.1g)

Offside Front side position lamp inoperative

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust very rusty hanger/pipe work

Fail 16 Sep 2017 116,605 miles

Offside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (3.5.1g)

Offside Front side position lamp inoperative

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust very rusty hanger/pipe work

Pass 3 Sep 2016 105,472 miles

Centre some corrosion to silencer

Nearside Front antirollbar link rubbing on driveshaft on fulllock

Fail 26 Aug 2016 105,294 miles

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

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

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

passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Centre some corrosion to silencer

Nearside Front antirollbar link rubbing on driveshaft on fulllock

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 95,686 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2015 95,686 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 86,432 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 83,292 miles

osf spot light lens broken,,nsf driveshaft damper rubbing on drop link on full lock

Pass 13 Feb 2013 78,769 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 74,376 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 69,172 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2011 69,172 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2010 63,370 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 63,370 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 55,374 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 48,333 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 39,743 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 32,215 miles

play in osf nsf steering rack ends

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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FH51 TWX is a 2002 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FH51 TWX, 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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FH51 TWX is a 2002 Volvo S80, first registered on 31 January 2002.

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