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FV59 HFH

2009 Volvo S80

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

127,355 mi
Last recorded127,355 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2023
Typical for 2009 Volvo S8090,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV59 HFH
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2023 127,355 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 124,227 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 8 Jul 2021 116,317 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases engine bay (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc is red (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges smooth no ply or cords visible (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread on limit 1.6mm inner edge smooth no ply or cords visible (5.2.3 (e))

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

engine covers fitted obscuring some component's

Fail 5 Jul 2021 116,315 miles

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

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.51 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases engine bay (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc is red (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges smooth no ply or cords visible (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread on limit 1.6mm inner edge smooth no ply or cords visible (5.2.3 (e))

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

engine covers fitted obscuring some component's

Pass 3 Jul 2020 110,998 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured almost excessive (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3m scrubbed smooth inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured almost excessive (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm scrubbed smooth inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 84,707 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 84,706 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Fail 2 Jan 2019 84,702 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2017 62,907 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2017 62,907 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 2 Nov 2017 62,756 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 56,743 miles

front wiper blades deteriorated.

Pass 16 Oct 2015 47,326 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 40,069 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 33,062 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 33,062 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 24,208 miles

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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FV59 HFH is a 2009 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FV59 HFH, 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 FV59 HFH registered?

FV59 HFH is a 2009 Volvo S80, first registered on 20 November 2009.

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