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RV09 GDJ

2009 Volvo S80

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

195,023 mi
Last recorded195,023 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2023
Typical for 2009 Volvo S8090,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV09 GDJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2023 195,023 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

under car surface slight corrosion, front and rear susurration component

Pass 25 Oct 2022 185,339 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both , worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear under car in general surface slight corrosion

Fail 25 Oct 2022 185,339 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both , worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear under car in general surface slight corrosion

Pass 26 Oct 2021 172,638 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 167,860 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2019 156,811 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 143,938 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 131,609 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 121,667 miles

emissions to clean for a reading

n\s\r and o\s\r tyre both with slight inner edge ware

Fail 19 Oct 2016 121,666 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid waser jet blocked (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)

emissions to clean for a reading

n\s\r and o\s\r tyre both with slight inner edge ware

Pass 22 Oct 2015 115,753 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2015 115,753 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 104,822 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2014 104,822 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 96,964 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 89,999 miles

both rear inner tyres have uneven wear

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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RV09 GDJ is a 2009 Volvo S80 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RV09 GDJ, 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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RV09 GDJ is a 2009 Volvo S80, first registered on 27 March 2009.

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