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YG59 LCJ

2009 Volvo S80

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

176,975 mi
Last recorded176,975 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo S8090,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG59 LCJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 176,975 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Aug 2025 168,117 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 160,989 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 29 Jul 2024 160,989 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure missing, 2 support brackets broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewalls damaged, cords showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 152,138 miles

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

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 26 Jul 2022 144,724 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 134,594 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust system corroded

undertrays fitted

Fail 16 Aug 2021 134,594 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust system corroded

undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Jul 2020 128,341 miles

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

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

engine covers fitted

exhaust system corroded

under trays fitted

Fail 27 Jul 2020 128,341 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

engine covers fitted

exhaust system corroded

under trays fitted

Pass 25 Jul 2019 122,168 miles

Engine Cover & Under Covers Fitted To Vehicle

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Scuff Mark On Screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 111,377 miles

Engine Cover & Under Covers Fitted To Vehicle

Front Number Plate Damaged

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2017 103,823 miles

Front no plate cracked

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine covers fitted

Fail 25 Jul 2017 103,823 miles

Front no plate cracked

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

engine covers fitted

Pass 26 Jul 2016 93,012 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

n/s/r tyre cracked

o/s/f tyre sidewall damaged

Fail 26 Jul 2016 93,012 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

n/s/r tyre cracked

o/s/f tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 1 Aug 2015 82,681 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Aug 2014 63,455 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Aug 2014 63,455 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Aug 2013 38,460 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

headlamps just in aim

Pass 23 Aug 2012 30,106 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 30,105 miles

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

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
Full Volvo S80 reliability report

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YG59 LCJ is a 2009 Volvo S80 in Blue with a 2,401cc 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 YG59 LCJ, 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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YG59 LCJ is a 2009 Volvo S80, first registered on 29 September 2009.

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