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AV09 PBU

2009 Volvo S80

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

175,369 mi
Last recorded175,369 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo S8090,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV09 PBU
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 175,369 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2024 174,313 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread is 3mm, stepped on inner edge and cracking outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp condensated.

Offside Rear Lamp unit damaged. (No effect on light)

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both corroded at bottom. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bushes starting to separate. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 173,501 miles

Offside Headlamp condensated.

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded Corroded at bottom. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lamp unit broken. No effect on light.

Offside Rear Marker lights inop.

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewalls perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 172,743 miles

Offside Rear light unit broken but has no effect on emitted light

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears wearing and stepping inner edge , treads are 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Nov 2022 172,741 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear light unit broken but has no effect on emitted light

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears wearing and stepping inner edge , treads are 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 171,536 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface on side of lamp unit (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive slight from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 163,097 miles

Offside Rear Lamp lens broken

Slight oil leak

Pass 10 Oct 2019 149,115 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2018 135,108 miles

Slight oil leak

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 121,034 miles

oil leaks

osf and nsf tyres are close to tread limit

osr and nsr tyres are unevenly worn and close to limit on inner edges

Pass 7 Nov 2016 109,124 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 49,034 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2014 80,658 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

N/S/R tyre on 1.6mm(0mm inside edge).

N/S/R tyre side wall cracked but not exposing the ply cords.

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

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

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

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

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

O/S/R tyre tread cracked but not exposing the ply cords.

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Wipers smearing.

Fail 23 Jul 2013 61,022 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

N/S/R tyre on 2mm inside edge.

N/S/R tyre outer side wall cracking but not exposing the ply cords.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

O/S/F and N/S/F parking lights out.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jul 2013 61,022 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

N/S/R tyre on 2mm inside edge.

N/S/R tyre outer side wall cracking but not exposing the ply cords.

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

O/S/F and N/S/F parking lights out.

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Apr 2012 38,947 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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AV09 PBU is a 2009 Volvo S80 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AV09 PBU, 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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AV09 PBU is a 2009 Volvo S80, first registered on 18 May 2009.

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