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YG59 MDN

2009 Volvo S80

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,856 mi
Last recorded139,856 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2019
Typical for 2009 Volvo S8090,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG59 MDN
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2019 139,856 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut on tread. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm bushes starting to separate. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2019 118,323 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Tyre inner edge showing cords. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Dip beam slightly dimmer than o/s.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on inner edge and tread 2 mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut on tread. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm bushes starting to separate. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both sides. (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 131,260 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

o/s rear tyre shows signs of it being run flat) (damage to the inner and outer sidewalls

Fail 7 Aug 2018 131,260 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

o/s rear tyre shows signs of it being run flat) (damage to the inner and outer sidewalls

Pass 23 Aug 2017 123,851 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside side repeater lens missing

Fail 11 Aug 2017 123,807 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside side repeater lens missing

Pass 27 Sep 2016 112,246 miles

Both the front tyres are worn thin on the extreme inner edge

Engine bay covers fitted obscuring some components for inspection

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe too turbo joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Light out put is slightly reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance Lenz is missing (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm + worn thin on the inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Outer sills are obscured by plastic covers/trims

Under trays fitted obscuring some components for inspection

Pass 25 Sep 2015 90,422 miles

Nearside Front 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 23 Sep 2014 71,517 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Sep 2014 71,517 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Sep 2013 50,967 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Sep 2012 32,742 miles

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 MDN is a 2009 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MDN, 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 MDN is a 2009 Volvo S80, first registered on 29 September 2009.

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