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AM09 AHY

2009 Volvo S80

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

194,112 mi
Last recorded194,112 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2024
Typical for 2009 Volvo S8090,642 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM09 AHY
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2024 194,112 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 185,886 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 175,852 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 172,534 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 166,801 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2020 166,774 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm fractured track control arm (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened track control arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2019 150,475 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 147,695 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 147,055 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 141,466 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

panels fitted underbody obscuring some components

Fail 3 Jul 2017 141,466 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

panels fitted underbody obscuring some components

Pass 3 Jun 2016 121,438 miles

rear boot lid damaged

Fail 3 Jun 2016 121,437 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

rear boot lid damaged

Fail 3 Jun 2015 106,305 miles

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

damage to rear boot lid

Pass 3 Jun 2015 106,305 miles

damage to rear boot lid

Pass 4 Jun 2014 87,321 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 80,820 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside rear tyre sidewall cracked but not showing cords

Offside rear tyre tread cracked but not showing cords

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Sep 2013 80,819 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside rear tyre sidewall cracked but not showing cords

Offside rear tyre tread cracked but not showing cords

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Sep 2012 67,285 miles

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

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

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
Full Volvo S80 reliability report

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AM09 AHY is a 2009 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 AM09 AHY, 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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AM09 AHY is a 2009 Volvo S80, first registered on 28 August 2009.

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