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H3 SGW

2009 Volvo S80

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2020
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

155,850 mi
Last recorded155,850 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2019
Typical for 2009 Volvo S8090,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH3 SGW
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2019 155,850 miles

emissions would not register

Fail 3 Jun 2019 155,850 miles

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

emissions would not register

Pass 9 Jan 2018 104,236 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 Jan 2018 147,392 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 139,730 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2017 139,730 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Jan 2016 119,952 miles

TYRE SIZE 245/40/18

Rear tyres worn on inner edge.

Fail 23 Jan 2016 119,949 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

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

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

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

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

Rear tyres worn on inner edge.

TYRE SIZE 245/40/18

Pass 9 Feb 2015 100,243 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2015 100,243 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2014 79,198 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2014 79,198 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2013 58,935 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 58,935 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2012 30,100 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
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H3 SGW is a 2009 Volvo S80 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 H3 SGW, 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 H3 SGW registered?

H3 SGW is a 2009 Volvo S80, first registered on 14 March 2009.

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