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P121 DGS

2009 Volvo S80

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

115,508 mi
Last recorded115,508 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo S8090,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP121 DGS
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 115,508 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2025 107,210 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 25 Apr 2024 103,858 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 99,976 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2022 95,540 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2021 90,817 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear brake pads starting to wear low

Fail 26 Feb 2021 90,817 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear brake pads starting to wear low

Pass 12 Mar 2020 85,532 miles

Front tyres wearing low inner edges

Fail 12 Mar 2020 85,532 miles

Front tyres wearing low inner edges

Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 79,899 miles

Offside Rear Tyre wear on inner edge & 3mm at lowest point measured

Pass 23 Apr 2018 72,922 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit very slight inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit very slight inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit very slight inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Apr 2018 72,922 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit very slight inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit very slight inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit very slight inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 66,228 miles

Offside front tyre inner edge devoid of tread

Pass 11 Apr 2016 57,636 miles

Nearside Front tyre low inner edge

Offside Front tyre bald inner edge

Pass 27 Mar 2015 48,939 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 40,180 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 31,313 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 22,125 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 22,125 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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P121 DGS is a 2009 Volvo S80 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 P121 DGS, 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 P121 DGS registered?

P121 DGS is a 2009 Volvo S80, first registered on 24 April 2009.

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