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RV09 OAY

2009 Volvo S80

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,949 mi
Last recorded139,949 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo S8090,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 139,949 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2025 139,938 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2024 137,454 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2024 137,454 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Worn to cords on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Sep 2023 130,483 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 123,909 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2022 123,909 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 119,616 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2021 119,616 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Aug 2020 111,987 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 104,142 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inside edge

Nearside Rear Trailing arm bush starting to split

Offside Front tyre wearing on inside edge

Offside Rear Trailing arm bushes starting to split

Fail 23 Jul 2019 104,141 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inside edge

Nearside Rear Trailing arm bush starting to split

Offside Front tyre wearing on inside edge

Offside Rear Trailing arm bushes starting to split

Water level/temp warning light on dash

Pass 3 Jul 2018 96,101 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 96,096 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant level light on dash

Pass 18 Jul 2017 85,683 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 76,984 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2016 76,971 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/50/17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/50/17 (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 65,738 miles

near and offside rear tyres slightly deteriorated

Pass 5 Jun 2014 56,788 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres are slightly cracking on outer sidewalls

Pass 12 Jun 2013 47,448 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 38,538 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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RV09 OAY is a 2009 Volvo S80 in Black with a 2,401cc 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 RV09 OAY, 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 RV09 OAY registered?

RV09 OAY is a 2009 Volvo S80, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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