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KN59 WDJ

2009 Volvo S80

Silver Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

138,105 mi
Last recorded138,105 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo S8090,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN59 WDJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2026 138,105 miles

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))

Offside Rear Shock absorber noisy/sticking

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

Fail 2 Jul 2026 138,100 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working Unable to test condition of wiper blades - insufficient fluid on O/S/F windscreen (3.5 (a))

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))

Offside Rear Shock absorber noisy/sticking

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

Pass 21 Mar 2025 137,803 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 136,714 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2024 136,698 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Service brake lagging in operation 52% imbalance (1.2.1 (d))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/S/F 5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2023 135,342 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 11 Mar 2023 135,342 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2022 133,582 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2022 133,582 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2021 129,820 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 1 Feb 2021 129,819 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 21 Jan 2020 125,224 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective two in centre (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 117,192 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 108,879 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2018 108,879 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2017 96,116 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 15 Feb 2016 83,947 miles

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Fail 15 Feb 2016 83,947 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 18 Feb 2015 76,788 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)

front brake disc's are corroded and worn

Pass 11 Feb 2014 68,203 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front wiper split

unable to see inner brake pads

Pass 13 Dec 2013 66,732 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2013 52,390 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Jan 2013 52,390 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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KN59 WDJ is a 2009 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 KN59 WDJ, 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 KN59 WDJ registered?

KN59 WDJ is a 2009 Volvo S80, first registered on 14 November 2009.

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