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OU59 FKB

2009 Volvo S80

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

166,057 mi
Last recorded166,057 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo S8090,642 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU59 FKB
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 166,057 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2025 165,989 miles

Offside Inner Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) joint (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 159,074 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2023 148,916 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 136,143 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 125,987 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 116,408 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 111,639 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 106,695 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear slight cracking to the tyre

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

Offside Rear tyre has a very slight buldge on the inside wall and has slight cracking to it

Rear number plate is slightly deteriorated

Fail 10 Oct 2018 106,689 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear slight cracking to the tyre

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

Offside Rear tyre has a very slight buldge on the inside wall and has slight cracking to it

Rear number plate is slightly deteriorated

Pass 13 Oct 2017 102,152 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2017 102,152 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2016 97,126 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 88,145 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 83,070 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

VEHCILE STATING HEADLAMP FAILURE, HEADLAMPS ARE FULLY FUNCTIONAL

Pass 7 Oct 2013 59,193 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 36,716 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear tyres going out of shape

Fail 15 Oct 2012 36,716 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear tyres going out of shape

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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OU59 FKB is a 2009 Volvo S80 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel 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 OU59 FKB, 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 OU59 FKB registered?

OU59 FKB is a 2009 Volvo S80, first registered on 15 October 2009.

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