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WG09 VFN

2009 Volvo S80

Grey Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

216,235 mi
Last recorded216,235 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo S8090,642 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG09 VFN
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 216,235 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2025 207,431 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2025 206,970 miles

Central Rear Fuel system component leaking filter housing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225 50 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm / worn edge (5.2.3 (e))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 200,304 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2024 200,304 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 184,439 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 173,359 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 159,274 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2020 152,565 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 138,471 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 121,436 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2017 110,023 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to tread wear indicator tread on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside steering rack inner co axle joint worn

Fail 3 Mar 2017 110,023 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to tread wear indicator tread on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside steering rack inner co axle joint worn

Pass 17 Mar 2016 97,752 miles

Offside slight free play in steering rack inner co axle joint

Fail 17 Mar 2016 97,752 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside slight free play in steering rack inner co axle joint

Pass 18 Mar 2015 87,544 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Sep 2014 84,631 miles

Both front tyres worn devoid of tread on shoulders of tread ADVISE REPLACE FRONT TYRES

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 4 Sep 2014 84,631 miles

Both front tyres worn devoid of tread on shoulders of tread ADVISE REPLACE FRONT TYRES

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 72,585 miles

Car has sideskirts obstructing some bodywork

Child seat fitted nearside rear not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pink boot hanging from rear view mirror encroaching into windscreen swept area by over 40mm does not cause a serious obstruction to view at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Sep 2013 72,585 miles

Car has sideskirts obstructing some bodywork

Child seat fitted nearside rear not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pink boot hanging from rear view mirror encroaching into windscreen swept area by over 40mm does not cause a serious obstruction to view at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jul 2012 60,793 miles

front tyres wearing inner edges

Fail 23 Jul 2012 60,793 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

front tyres wearing inner edges

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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WG09 VFN is a 2009 Volvo S80 in Grey with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 WG09 VFN, 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 WG09 VFN registered?

WG09 VFN is a 2009 Volvo S80, first registered on 31 July 2009.

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