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LJ59 PXR

2009 Volvo S80

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

152,888 mi
Last recorded152,888 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo S8090,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ59 PXR
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 152,888 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 147,155 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 141,789 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2023 141,787 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 134,462 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2022 134,462 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 129,464 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2021 129,463 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2020 125,851 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2020 125,851 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2020 119,881 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

under trays and covers fitted obscuring view of some components

Fail 6 Jan 2020 119,881 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

under trays and covers fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 8 Jan 2019 109,080 miles

under trays and covers fitted obscuring view of some components

Fail 7 Jan 2019 109,080 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

under trays and covers fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 16 Jan 2018 94,118 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2018 94,117 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2016 72,898 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside steering rack inner joint has slight play

Pass 22 May 2015 54,219 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 45,283 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 45,283 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2013 44,291 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 33,267 miles

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

o/s/front tyre wall cut(not to cord)

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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LJ59 PXR 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 LJ59 PXR, 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 LJ59 PXR registered?

LJ59 PXR is a 2009 Volvo S80, first registered on 31 December 2009.

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