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R55 YDE

2009 Volvo S80

Red Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

115,805 mi
Last recorded115,805 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo S8090,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR55 YDE
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 115,805 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 111,743 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 107,442 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 101,620 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear brake pads starting to wear low

Pass 21 Mar 2022 93,961 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 85,533 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 82,876 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 71,782 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2019 71,782 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 61,397 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 49,577 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 43,373 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 37,121 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 31,386 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 25,945 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 20,565 miles

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

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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R55 YDE is a 2009 Volvo S80 in Red with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 R55 YDE, 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 R55 YDE registered?

R55 YDE is a 2009 Volvo S80, first registered on 30 March 2009.

Is R55 YDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R55 YDE shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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