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AK59 RUW

2009 Volvo S80

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

203,768 mi
Last recorded203,768 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2024
Typical for 2009 Volvo S8090,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK59 RUW
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2024 203,768 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

rear bumper damaged

tow bar present tow bar electrics have been removed

Fail 17 Jun 2024 203,720 miles

Central Fuel pipe insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury Screw protruding (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated and likely to cause a short-circuit (4.10 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not functioning at all (4.10 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Electrical wiring insecure Trailer electrical socket wiring (4.11 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

rear bumper damaged

Pass 9 Jun 2023 192,224 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 176,764 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2022 176,764 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2021 169,666 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 May 2020 160,347 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also inner edge is bald and on center has big screw,may require to attention soon (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 May 2019 147,652 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective may require to attention before end box holder (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 May 2018 138,873 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 132,289 miles

both rear tyres inner slightly wearing worn

Fail 16 May 2017 132,280 miles

Offside Rear Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

both rear tyres inner slightly wearing worn

Pass 28 May 2016 127,983 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2015 122,922 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

slight play in nearside rear anti roll bar drop link ball joint

Pass 10 Jun 2014 108,634 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 92,544 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 64,218 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 64,218 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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
Full Volvo S80 reliability report

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AK59 RUW is a 2009 Volvo S80 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 AK59 RUW, 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 AK59 RUW registered?

AK59 RUW is a 2009 Volvo S80, first registered on 22 September 2009.

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