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RC09 ALE

2009 Volvo S80

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

210,795 mi
Last recorded210,795 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo S8090,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRC09 ALE
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 210,795 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner disc faces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

exhaust mount broken but not affecting support

Pass 19 Oct 2024 205,446 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust mounting broken (rear section) (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2024 205,446 miles

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust mounting broken (rear section) (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 198,458 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2022 191,154 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2021 179,524 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2020 160,190 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 144,563 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 113,299 miles

front and rear brake discs corroded

Fail 9 Oct 2018 112,673 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front and rear brake discs corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2017 81,531 miles

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

both front tires edges wearing, tyres perished

Pass 25 Apr 2017 81,214 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres on limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 71,896 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 65,599 miles

Offside rear tyre tread perished

Pass 3 Jun 2014 58,275 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2014 58,275 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 56,811 miles

Both front tyres worn close to the legal limit

Offside rear tyre tread perished

Pass 1 Mar 2013 48,200 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 44,029 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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RC09 ALE 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 84.2%.

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 RC09 ALE, 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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RC09 ALE is a 2009 Volvo S80, first registered on 4 November 2009.

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