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SL59 NWX

2009 Volvo S80

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

55,762 mi
Last recorded55,762 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo S8090,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL59 NWX
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 55,762 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2025 53,898 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 31 Mar 2025 53,898 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system pipe (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2024 51,228 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 27 Feb 2024 51,228 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 50,403 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 47,845 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 43,027 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2022 43,027 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2021 37,148 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 29,957 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2019 29,926 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2018 23,636 miles

Engine undercover fitted obscuring some underside components

Slight damage to front bumper splashguard (still secure)

Fail 13 Aug 2018 23,616 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Tyre worn bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Tyre worn bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Engine undercover fitted obscuring some underside components

Slight damage to front bumper splashguard (still secure)

Pass 21 Aug 2017 15,356 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear outer wheel rim damaged between wheel rim and tyre bead area

Pass 27 Sep 2016 14,052 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 13,023 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 13,202 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 11,889 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 10,883 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 9,036 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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SL59 NWX is a 2009 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SL59 NWX, 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 SL59 NWX registered?

SL59 NWX is a 2009 Volvo S80, first registered on 28 September 2009.

Is SL59 NWX safe to buy?

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