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AJ59 BHU

2009 Volvo S80

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

185,323 mi
Last recorded185,323 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo S8090,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ59 BHU
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 185,323 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/Side and N/Side (vehicle not used requires driving) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2026 185,321 miles

Offside Front Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/Side and N/Side (vehicle not used requires driving) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2025 181,355 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both O/Side and N/Side main trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Power steering heavy on idle

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both O/Side and N/Side (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 170,669 miles

Power steering heavy at idle

Fail 25 Jan 2024 170,669 miles

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

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

Power steering heavy at idle

Pass 12 Jan 2023 160,183 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 145,470 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 132,727 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear trailing arms front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2021 132,727 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Outline marker lamp not working n/s/f (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp not working n/s/f (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear trailing arms front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 124,292 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2020 124,292 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s/f has cord showing (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Jan 2019 114,251 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side rear front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2019 114,251 miles

Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function n/s/r (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps n/s (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side rear front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 104,943 miles

o/s/r seat belt stork slight damage too plastic cover

Fail 22 Jan 2018 104,943 miles

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s/f (4.1.E.1)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s/r (4.1.E.1)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s/r (4.1.E.1)

o/s/f wearing thin inner edge

o/s/r seat belt stork slight damage too plastic cover

Pass 16 Jan 2017 95,105 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit Slight sidewall damage (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Jan 2017 95,105 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit Slight sidewall damage (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2016 85,335 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 71,892 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 52,444 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 38,965 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Sep 2012 33,605 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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AJ59 BHU is a 2009 Volvo S80 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2009 Volvo S80 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 90,642 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 AJ59 BHU, 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 17 years old, this Volvo S80 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AJ59 BHU is a 2009 Volvo S80, first registered on 24 September 2009.

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