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AK59 VSG

2009 Volvo S80

Black Petrol 4414cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2009 Volvo S8090,642 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK59 VSG
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,414cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025

Offside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2024 135,018 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Fail 6 Dec 2024 135,018 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Front Brake fluctuating, but not excessively

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Pass 29 Jan 2024 129,554 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2024 129,554 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 125,346 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips in drivers view, not deemed as a distraction (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 116,348 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2022 116,343 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2021 112,250 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Aug 2020 107,974 miles

Offside Front washer jet only just reaching screen

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 104,662 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 97,588 miles

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

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

Rear tyres worn unevenly

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 91,430 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Aug 2017 91,430 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 8 Aug 2017 91,430 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 82,205 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 82,205 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 76,697 miles

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

nearside rear tyre worn low

Pass 6 Aug 2014 66,547 miles

offside rear tyre worn low

Pass 15 Aug 2013 55,001 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 40,496 miles

o/s side repeater damaged

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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AK59 VSG is a 2009 Volvo S80 in Black with a 4,414cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 VSG, 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 VSG registered?

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

Is AK59 VSG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK59 VSG shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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