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YE59 BBO

2009 Volvo S80

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

95,187 mi
Last recorded95,187 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo S8090,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE59 BBO
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 95,187 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2024 86,707 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2023 79,099 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 76,991 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 73,882 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225 50 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge 225 50 17 (5.2.3 (e))

both rear suspension pipe very corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2019 71,529 miles

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

Front tyres wear/worn on edges

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear suspension units pipes corroded

under trays fitted

Pass 28 Nov 2018 68,162 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 64,108 miles

Nearside Front wiper blade torn

Rear tyres cracked and perished

Fail 16 Nov 2017 64,108 miles

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

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

Nearside Front wiper blade torn

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear tyres cracked and perished

Pass 30 Nov 2016 58,276 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres bald on inner tread

Pass 1 Dec 2015 53,023 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2015 53,023 miles

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

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

both front tyres badly cracked /badly worn on edges

Pass 29 Nov 2014 46,199 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

O/S/R, N/S/R Tyre sidewalls cracking

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 41,850 miles

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)

Rear tyres perished/cracked on sidewalls and between tread blocks

Pass 12 Nov 2012 37,989 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 12 Nov 2012 37,989 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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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YE59 BBO is a 2009 Volvo S80 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YE59 BBO, 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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YE59 BBO is a 2009 Volvo S80, first registered on 4 December 2009.

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