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SG59 ODU

2009 Volvo S80

Silver Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

121,926 mi
Last recorded121,926 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo S8090,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG59 ODU
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 121,926 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 115,688 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2024 115,688 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2023 103,246 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 91,039 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2022 91,010 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge no tread inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 78,644 miles

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

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

undertrays fitted covering some testable items

Fail 11 Oct 2021 78,398 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

undertrays fitted covering some testable items

Pass 9 Oct 2020 67,097 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge no tread inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge no tread inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Oct 2020 66,858 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge no tread inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge no tread inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 53,439 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 48,523 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 43,540 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 38,286 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 38,286 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 32,661 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly perishing on sidewall.

Pass 19 Sep 2014 27,747 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2014 27,747 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 22,388 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 17,038 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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SG59 ODU is a 2009 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SG59 ODU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SG59 ODU registered?

SG59 ODU is a 2009 Volvo S80, first registered on 26 September 2009.

Is SG59 ODU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG59 ODU shows 20 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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