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MT59 KNL

2009 Volvo S80

Black Petrol 4414cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

163,938 mi
Last recorded163,938 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo S8090,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT59 KNL
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,414cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 163,938 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2025 163,934 miles

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire insecure (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front fog light inop

Pass 20 Nov 2024 151,244 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 139,580 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2022 129,623 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2022 129,616 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 121,627 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 119,540 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 115,408 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2018 105,864 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))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

engine has slight oil leak

Fail 7 Dec 2018 105,864 miles

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

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))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

engine has slight oil leak

Pass 4 Dec 2017 91,515 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2017 91,515 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Dec 2016 79,122 miles

Front couldn't see front brake pads?

Pass 27 Nov 2015 66,474 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 54,651 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 44,300 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 33,608 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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MT59 KNL is a 2009 Volvo S80 in Black with a 4,414cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 MT59 KNL, 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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MT59 KNL is a 2009 Volvo S80, first registered on 14 December 2009.

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