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VK09 CAX

2009 Volvo S80

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

190,793 mi
Last recorded190,793 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2023
Typical for 2009 Volvo S8090,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK09 CAX
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2023 190,793 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2023 190,793 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 179,683 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front tyre scrubbing on inner edge

Pass 29 Nov 2021 178,596 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2020 173,544 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2020 173,544 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2019 162,230 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2019 162,230 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 149,510 miles

Deep cuts in both rear tyre ( inner sidewalls)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2017 138,255 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2016 123,393 miles

Front brake discs lipped

Rear indicators a little white

Fail 12 Nov 2016 123,393 miles

Front brake discs lipped

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

Rear indicators a little white

Pass 26 Nov 2015 102,617 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2014 95,127 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2014 95,127 miles

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

n/s/f tyre has a small cut on outer sidewall

Pass 4 Nov 2013 66,212 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

too early for credit

Pass 3 May 2013 54,108 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 53,185 miles

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

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

offside & nearside rear tyres wearing out of shape

Pass 22 Mar 2012 39,150 miles

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

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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VK09 CAX is a 2009 Volvo S80 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 VK09 CAX, 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 VK09 CAX registered?

VK09 CAX is a 2009 Volvo S80, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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