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VN59 LJL

2009 Volvo S80

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

73,310 mi
Last recorded73,310 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo S8090,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN59 LJL
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 73,310 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2024 68,611 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 64,796 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 62,370 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 58,657 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 54,566 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 49,016 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 46,243 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 40,857 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2017 40,857 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.D.2c)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 36,699 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 31,923 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 26,424 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)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 20,196 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 15,016 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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VN59 LJL is a 2009 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel 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 VN59 LJL, 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 VN59 LJL registered?

VN59 LJL is a 2009 Volvo S80, first registered on 28 October 2009.

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The MOT history for VN59 LJL shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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