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GY59 HEU

2009 Volvo S80

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

128,200 mi
Last recorded128,200 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo S8090,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY59 HEU
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 128,200 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 13 Nov 2025 128,200 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2024 121,257 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 116,523 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 113,964 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2021 104,592 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Trailing arm bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 97,362 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s & n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Jan 2021 97,362 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s & n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 90,067 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs corroded on brake faces edges slightly (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads on min limits (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 4 Nov 2019 90,045 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick pads below limits (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs corroded on brake faces edges slightly (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads on min limits (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2018 81,601 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 77,657 miles

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

Nearside Rear uneven tyre wear inside edge

Offside Rear uneven tyre wear inside edge

Fail 1 Nov 2017 77,657 miles

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

Nearside Rear uneven tyre wear inside edge

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

Offside Rear uneven tyre wear inside edge

Pass 25 Oct 2016 72,448 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2015 65,991 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2015 65,991 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 59,389 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 52,581 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 42,031 miles

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

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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GY59 HEU is a 2009 Volvo S80 in Grey 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 GY59 HEU, 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 GY59 HEU registered?

GY59 HEU is a 2009 Volvo S80, first registered on 7 November 2009.

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