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RK59 OJE

2009 Volvo S80

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

157,731 mi
Last recorded157,731 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo S8090,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK59 OJE
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 May 2025 157,731 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2025 157,719 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2024 156,949 miles
Fail 30 May 2024 156,949 miles

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 17 May 2023 155,529 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 143,132 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2022 143,132 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 May 2021 126,397 miles
Fail 19 May 2021 126,052 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x 2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 119,117 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 108,245 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

undertrays fitted

Fail 6 Sep 2019 108,062 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated nail in tread (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Sep 2018 88,065 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 Sep 2018 87,674 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 67,943 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2017 67,943 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 62,622 miles

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

front and rear brake pads worn

Fail 11 Nov 2016 62,622 miles

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

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

front and rear brake pads worn

Pass 13 Nov 2015 56,732 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 51,684 miles

both rear tyres slightly distorted on inner edges

Pass 13 Nov 2013 44,949 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 44,949 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 36,809 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
Full Volvo S80 reliability report

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RK59 OJE is a 2009 Volvo S80 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 RK59 OJE, 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 RK59 OJE registered?

RK59 OJE is a 2009 Volvo S80, first registered on 13 November 2009.

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