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PJ59 DFE

2009 Volvo S80

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,860 mi
Last recorded112,860 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo S8090,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ59 DFE
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 112,860 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 107,538 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2024 107,535 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut ,inner edges worn and screw in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres inner edges slightly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 101,205 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 15 Aug 2023 101,205 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour faded to white (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 96,133 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 17 Aug 2022 96,133 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall split cords showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 25 Aug 2021 91,564 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play ()

Fail 25 Aug 2021 91,564 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play ()

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 86,894 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 82,145 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2018 76,978 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 72,739 miles

Offside Front tie rod to rack joint has slight play.

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear main trailing arm bushes deteriorating ...n/s worse. (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Aug 2017 72,659 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front tie rod to rack joint has slight play.

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear main trailing arm bushes deteriorating ...n/s worse. (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 67,762 miles

F/O/S and R/O/S tyres worn close to limit.

Pass 20 Aug 2015 61,718 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to limit

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to limit

Offside Rear Shock absorber show sign of slight leak

Pass 19 Aug 2014 55,753 miles

Slight fluid leak R/O/S shock absorber..

Pass 30 Aug 2013 49,898 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 30 Aug 2013 49,898 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2012 39,298 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 28 Nov 2012 39,298 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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
Full Volvo S80 reliability report

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PJ59 DFE is a 2009 Volvo S80 in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PJ59 DFE, 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 PJ59 DFE registered?

PJ59 DFE is a 2009 Volvo S80, first registered on 5 December 2009.

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