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AJ59 OTS

2009 Volvo S80

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

220,453 mi
Last recorded220,453 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo S8090,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 220,453 miles

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

Front Radiator Bracket Corroded non load bearing

Generalised body corrosion to osf / nsf floor panels

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Dampness around fuel filter housing

Nearside Rear Inner Generalised corrosion to inner sill & creased

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Next to Shock absorber top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Outer wall damaged no cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Generalised corrosion to inner sill

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Next to Shock absorber top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre Inner Edge wearing Stepping

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 206,428 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2024 186,471 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 184,845 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2022 184,618 miles

Front brake disc are corroded

Rear brake disc are corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2020 181,430 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2020 181,429 miles

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2019 178,194 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 173,833 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2017 144,918 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 136,011 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 126,834 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 105,421 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 18 Sep 2013 77,764 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 53,595 miles

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 OTS is a 2009 Volvo S80 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 OTS, 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 OTS registered?

AJ59 OTS is a 2009 Volvo S80, first registered on 15 October 2009.

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