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SN09 LXL

2009 Volvo S80

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

209,473 mi
Last recorded209,473 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo S8090,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN09 LXL
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 209,473 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2025 193,750 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 181,647 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2023 166,377 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2023 166,288 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2022 148,059 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 134,912 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 123,844 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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 6 Mar 2020 123,844 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 114,235 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 109,495 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 101,486 miles

No Dipstick, Coolant Hoses hot

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyres worn on outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 95,923 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 87,481 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 80,066 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 69,618 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 57,240 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 57,196 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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SN09 LXL is a 2009 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SN09 LXL, 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 SN09 LXL registered?

SN09 LXL is a 2009 Volvo S80, first registered on 29 May 2009.

Is SN09 LXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for SN09 LXL shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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