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AM09 ZLK

2009 Volvo S80

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

255,942 mi
Last recorded255,942 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo S8090,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM09 ZLK
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 255,942 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded offside nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 246,084 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 6 Aug 2024 246,041 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2023 236,958 miles

Exhaust mounting defective corroded and broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres smooth on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement almost to excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light damaged.....may be considered sharp edges (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides very worn ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres rust appearing from cracking.....tyre integrity suspect. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

washers not working well......weak

Fail 7 Aug 2023 236,958 miles

Exhaust mounting defective corroded and broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres smooth on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement almost to excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light damaged.....may be considered sharp edges (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides very worn ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres rust appearing from cracking.....tyre integrity suspect. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

washers not working well......weak

Pass 8 Aug 2022 225,099 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside ()

Pass 5 Aug 2021 213,584 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2020 200,611 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 193,738 miles

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens cover damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 17 Apr 2019 193,738 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens cover damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 188,511 miles

Engine cover & undertray fitted as standard

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn out of shape on inner edge & showing signs of age (4.1.E.1)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 12 Apr 2018 188,510 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Worn out of shape on inner edge & showing signs of age (4.1.E.1)

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

Engine cover & undertray fitted as standard

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn out of shape on inner edge & showing signs of age (4.1.E.1)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 184,121 miles

Engine cover & undertray fitted

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inner edge, advise replacement (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn out of shape on inner edge, advise replacement (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inner edge, advise replacement (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn out of shape on inner edge, advise replacement (4.1.E.1)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 180,694 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance on mirror (1.4.A.2e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Apr 2016 180,694 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance on mirror (1.4.A.2e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 176,504 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside 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 pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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 ZLK is a 2009 Volvo S80 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 ZLK, 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 ZLK is a 2009 Volvo S80, first registered on 31 December 2009.

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