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AK09 BNU

2009 Volvo S80

Red Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,100 mi
Last recorded102,100 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo S8090,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK09 BNU
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 102,100 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Suspension arms and components corroded and bushes deteriorating. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Reduced damping. (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Suspension arms and components corroded and bushes deteriorating. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2026 102,099 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Suspension arms and components corroded and bushes deteriorating. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Reduced damping. (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Suspension arms and components corroded and bushes deteriorating. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 99,766 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 95,932 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 90,638 miles

Rear exhaust mount corroded

Fail 24 Jan 2023 90,630 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust mount corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2022 87,498 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 83,238 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 80,755 miles

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

front tyres wearing edges

Fail 3 Feb 2020 80,737 miles

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

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

front tyres wearing edges

Pass 6 Feb 2019 75,263 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 69,098 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 68,025 miles

front discs pitted and scored

front number plate slightly deteriorated

n/s/r trailing arm bush slightly deteriorated

n/s/r tyre perished and cracking

o/s/r trailing arm bush slightly deteriorated

Pass 12 May 2016 65,652 miles

front tyres perished/cracked

n/s/f tyre wearing edges

o/s/f tyre wearing edges

Fail 12 May 2016 65,652 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front tyres perished/cracked

n/s/f tyre wearing edges

o/s/f tyre wearing edges

Pass 12 May 2015 62,769 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres sidewalls perished

Fail 8 May 2015 62,768 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres sidewalls perished

Pass 5 May 2014 59,426 miles

front brake discs slightly pitted/scored

o/s/r tyre wearing inside edge

Pass 24 Apr 2013 54,202 miles

corrosion @ exhaust hangers

front markers inop

Pass 18 Apr 2012 48,676 miles

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

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 BNU is a 2009 Volvo S80 in Red with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BNU, 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 BNU is a 2009 Volvo S80, first registered on 30 April 2009.

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