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SM09 UBG

2009 Volvo S80

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

161,936 mi
Last recorded161,936 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo S8090,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM09 UBG
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 161,936 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2024 144,978 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2023 134,071 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

chip in the windscreen

Pass 13 Aug 2022 130,220 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2021 119,352 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 109,224 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 106,770 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 6 Aug 2018 101,934 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshner ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 11 Aug 2017 94,740 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and bracket corroded off (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 85,376 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 82,566 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 68,960 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 68,960 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 52,252 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 36,147 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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SM09 UBG is a 2009 Volvo S80 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SM09 UBG, 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 SM09 UBG registered?

SM09 UBG is a 2009 Volvo S80, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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