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KJ51 WBA

2009 Volvo S80

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

102,291 mi
Last recorded102,291 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo S8090,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ51 WBA
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 102,291 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2025 97,457 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2025 97,457 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 92,909 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2024 92,909 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible dipped beam (4.1.4 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible dipped beam (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible main beam (4.1.4 (c))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2023 88,625 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 84,843 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread is low and tyre is feathering off around its outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread is low and tyre is feathering off around its outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Outer body sills - inspections limited because of covers.

Under bonnet and under vehicle inspections are limited because of covers.

Pass 22 Feb 2021 83,157 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2020 78,933 miles

"BOTH" nearside road wheels and offside front road wheel are slightly "SCRAPED" around their outer rims.

Outer body sills - inspections limited because of covers.

Under bonnet and under vehicle inspections are SERIOUSLY limited because of covers.

Fail 5 Feb 2020 78,933 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

"BOTH" nearside road wheels and offside front road wheel are slightly "SCRAPED" around their outer rims.

Outer body sills - inspections limited because of covers.

Under bonnet and under vehicle inspections are SERIOUSLY limited because of covers.

Pass 26 Feb 2019 67,826 miles

Nearside Rear Registration lamp less light output than offside Registration lamp

Undertrays fitted

Pass 23 May 2018 65,386 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 61,080 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 51,139 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 49,813 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 14 Jul 2014 46,100 miles

no smoke emitted on BET test

Pass 18 Jul 2013 42,690 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 39,750 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 37,120 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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KJ51 WBA is a 2009 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KJ51 WBA, 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 KJ51 WBA registered?

KJ51 WBA is a 2009 Volvo S80, first registered on 17 April 2009.

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