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FV59 LEJ

2009 Volvo S80

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

155,489 mi
Last recorded155,489 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo S8090,642 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV59 LEJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 155,489 miles

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

Rear coil springs slightly corroded

Rear pads getting low

rear brake discs lipped

Fail 6 Jul 2026 154,731 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Both front tyres on 3mm

Nearside rear tyre badly worn on inner edge + feathered (strong advise)

Rear brake pads getting low

oil leak

rear brake discs lipped

rear coil springs slightly corroded

side wall damage to nearside front tyre sidewall (possibly run flat)

Pass 21 Jul 2025 147,626 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2024 137,375 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2024 137,375 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2023 125,447 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2023 125,447 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 113,804 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2022 113,804 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2021 99,780 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 90,943 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2020 90,943 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2019 82,178 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2018 75,270 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Nearside Rear tyre cracked slightly

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside Rear tyre cracked slightly

Pass 11 Aug 2017 68,968 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 63,636 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)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 56,649 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 50,475 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 39,330 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 28,099 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 28,099 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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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FV59 LEJ is a 2009 Volvo S80 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FV59 LEJ, 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 LEJ registered?

FV59 LEJ is a 2009 Volvo S80, first registered on 24 November 2009.

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