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AJ59 LFP

2009 Volvo S80

Grey Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

176,543 mi
Last recorded176,543 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo S8090,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ59 LFP
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 176,543 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2024 164,411 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2023 152,528 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 141,900 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH FRONT ()

Fail 13 Sep 2022 141,609 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Sep 2021 127,315 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2020 113,930 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides, inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Park brake efficiency only just passed

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides, badly worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 96,717 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both also on 3mm on the inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

oil leaks

undertray and engine cover fitted

Fail 13 Aug 2019 96,717 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both also on 3mm on the inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

oil leaks

undertray and engine cover fitted

Pass 27 Jul 2018 66,305 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 50,683 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt INSECURE ()

Offside Rear tyre inner edge wearing un-even

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres inner edges worn

Pass 24 Aug 2016 31,290 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 30,711 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 29,411 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 28,130 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 26,712 miles

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

unable to fully inspect under engine compartment due to undertray

Pass 28 Aug 2012 26,712 miles

unable to fully inspect under engine compartment due to undertray

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 LFP is a 2009 Volvo S80 in Grey with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 AJ59 LFP, 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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What year was AJ59 LFP registered?

AJ59 LFP is a 2009 Volvo S80, first registered on 4 November 2009.

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