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AK09 BLJ

2009 Volvo S80

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

224,743 mi
Last recorded224,743 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo S8090,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK09 BLJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 224,743 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2025 224,729 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2024 211,469 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2023 204,119 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive sweat engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear axle corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2022 198,649 miles

Front 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))

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

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

corrosion on exhaust

corrosion on rear axle

n/s and o/s rear suspension bump stops perished

oil leak at engine area

timing belt cover damaged

Pass 26 Aug 2021 191,684 miles

Coil spring corroded x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive sweat engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened & both drop links rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nsf & osr (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 187,328 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2019 166,610 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 152,987 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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))

Fail 18 Aug 2018 152,987 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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 8 Aug 2017 128,780 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 111,541 miles

Offside Front tyre slight side wall damage

windscreen cracked

Pass 21 Jul 2015 84,300 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

rear tyres getting low

Pass 21 Jul 2014 63,776 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 47,000 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 42,898 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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AK09 BLJ is a 2009 Volvo S80 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AK09 BLJ, 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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AK09 BLJ is a 2009 Volvo S80, first registered on 17 April 2009.

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