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GJ59 EVC

2009 Volvo S80

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

139,707 mi
Last recorded139,707 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2024
Typical for 2009 Volvo S8090,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ59 EVC
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2024 139,707 miles

Nearside Front slight noise strut top mount

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

Pass 9 Oct 2023 132,886 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 120,874 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 103,842 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Centre (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 90,989 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2019 83,158 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2019 83,158 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 71,985 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 54,660 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 54,660 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 49,793 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2015 45,508 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 45,508 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 4 Jun 2014 39,993 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 36,292 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2013 36,290 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 35,552 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 28,615 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 28,615 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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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GJ59 EVC is a 2009 Volvo S80 in Grey with a 2,401cc 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 GJ59 EVC, 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 GJ59 EVC registered?

GJ59 EVC is a 2009 Volvo S80, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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