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SD59 VHO

2009 Volvo S80

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,148 mi
Last recorded117,148 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo S8090,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD59 VHO
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 117,148 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2025 117,148 miles

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

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

Offside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2024 115,210 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2023 112,718 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 11 Oct 2023 112,718 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 110,390 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2022 110,371 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 107,837 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 105,439 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 101,130 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2019 101,130 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 95,967 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2018 95,965 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 90,307 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

emission test undetected peak due to twin exhaust pipes

Pass 10 Oct 2016 85,049 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 77,112 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 77,107 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 69,727 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 60,968 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 60,968 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 41,413 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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SD59 VHO is a 2009 Volvo S80 in Silver 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 SD59 VHO, 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 SD59 VHO registered?

SD59 VHO is a 2009 Volvo S80, first registered on 14 October 2009.

Is SD59 VHO safe to buy?

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