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HY59 UVJ

2009 Volvo S80

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

168,902 mi
Last recorded168,902 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo S8090,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY59 UVJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 168,902 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2024 157,231 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2024 157,231 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 147,778 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 127,730 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2022 127,729 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 115,522 miles

Exhaust mounting defective one near rear axle has come off the exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front side marker near indicator not working

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

Fail 12 Oct 2021 115,423 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective one near rear axle has come off the exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on about 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front side marker near indicator not working

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 104,632 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 95,493 miles

front discs lipped

water ingress to rear no plate

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads 80 percent wear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Sep 2019 95,493 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads 80 percent wear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps fit festoon bulb to n/s (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

front discs lipped

water ingress to rear no plate

Pass 13 Sep 2018 86,119 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in zone a (3.2 (a) (i))

front discs lipped

some water ingress to rear no plate

Fail 12 Sep 2018 86,119 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed o/s/f on cords inner edge 225/50/r17 w rated (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in zone a (3.2 (a) (i))

front discs lipped

some water ingress to rear no plate

Pass 12 Sep 2017 77,518 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear ind fading (1.4.A.2f)

front discs lipped

Pass 8 Sep 2016 67,216 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 8 Sep 2016 67,216 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 58,035 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 18 Sep 2015 58,035 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 49,310 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

body sill covers fitted

cut in tread of nearside rear tyre close to cords

front and rear brake discs worn

tow bar fitted with 7 pin socket

Pass 26 Sep 2013 41,611 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 26 Sep 2012 29,961 miles

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

exhaust corroded

front discs worn

rear discs worn

sills covered

Fail 25 Sep 2012 29,919 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

all tyres have some cuts

exhaust corroded

front discs worn

rear discs worn

sills covered

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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HY59 UVJ is a 2009 Volvo S80 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 HY59 UVJ, 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 HY59 UVJ registered?

HY59 UVJ is a 2009 Volvo S80, first registered on 25 September 2009.

Is HY59 UVJ safe to buy?

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