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KT59 VVB

2009 Volvo S80

Red Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

177,844 mi
Last recorded177,844 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo S8090,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT59 VVB
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 177,844 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Mar 2025 170,126 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 163,663 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 159,832 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2023 159,824 miles

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

Offside Front fog light innoperative

Pass 2 Mar 2022 155,625 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Mar 2021 147,180 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2021 147,180 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 119,691 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 89,412 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 57,185 miles

Offside Front anti-roll bar link rubber guitar clip loose but guitar secure

Pass 29 Mar 2017 24,040 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 24,040 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 23,713 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 21,150 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 17,779 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 15,476 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 12,821 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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KT59 VVB is a 2009 Volvo S80 in Red with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 KT59 VVB, 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 KT59 VVB registered?

KT59 VVB is a 2009 Volvo S80, first registered on 5 November 2009.

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