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WJ09 PAO

2009 Volvo S80

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

180,768 mi
Last recorded180,768 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo S8090,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ09 PAO
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 180,768 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2025 173,499 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 166,350 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2024 166,346 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 159,350 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 154,446 miles

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))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 147,276 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 139,659 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 120,571 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 111,926 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 104,721 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 104,721 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 25 Jun 2015 96,967 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 83,760 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 16 Jun 2014 83,724 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside front tyre worn inside edge

Pass 26 Jun 2013 69,885 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 53,804 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 53,804 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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WJ09 PAO is a 2009 Volvo S80 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WJ09 PAO, 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 WJ09 PAO registered?

WJ09 PAO is a 2009 Volvo S80, first registered on 4 March 2009.

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