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WJ59 EJD

2009 Volvo S80

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

161,200 mi
Last recorded161,200 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo S8090,642 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ59 EJD
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 161,200 miles

General corrosion to underside

Fail 7 May 2026 161,197 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

General corrosion to underside

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases hole in back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 May 2025 149,809 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Rear exhaust heat shield above back box loose but not likely to become detached

Fail 6 May 2025 149,807 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer jet (3.5 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Rear exhaust heat shield above back box loose but not likely to become detached

Pass 8 May 2024 138,251 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2023 130,161 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 124,647 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2022 124,647 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2021 117,785 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2021 117,755 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit 0.50 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 May 2020 113,676 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured showing slightly white (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2019 108,571 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 97,815 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 90,660 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 May 2016 79,501 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 72,361 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 72,361 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 61,321 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 48,613 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 40,740 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 40,740 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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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WJ59 EJD is a 2009 Volvo S80 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WJ59 EJD, 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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WJ59 EJD is a 2009 Volvo S80, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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