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DM52 KAY

2009 Volvo S80

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

144,708 mi
Last recorded144,708 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo S8090,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDM52 KAY
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 144,708 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 142,451 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2024 142,451 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 140,817 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 138,107 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 136,269 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x4 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 129,338 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 very slight movement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2020 129,338 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 very slight movement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 129,009 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))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 120,203 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 107,403 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 94,717 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2016 94,717 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2015 79,905 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2015 79,905 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2014 67,477 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2014 67,477 miles

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Nov 2013 56,237 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 47,135 miles

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

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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DM52 KAY is a 2009 Volvo S80 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 DM52 KAY, 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 DM52 KAY registered?

DM52 KAY is a 2009 Volvo S80, first registered on 26 November 2009.

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