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AK09 BMU

2009 Volvo S80

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2018
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

112,603 mi
Last recorded112,603 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2017
Typical for 2009 Volvo S8090,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK09 BMU
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2017 112,603 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 102,786 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 89,310 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2015 89,308 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 78,964 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 78,875 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Feb 2013 66,583 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 66,581 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 54,960 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 54,955 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 BMU is a 2009 Volvo S80 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AK09 BMU, 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 AK09 BMU registered?

AK09 BMU is a 2009 Volvo S80, first registered on 18 March 2009.

Is AK09 BMU safe to buy?

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