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YG59 XTL

2009 Volvo S80

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

184,952 mi
Last recorded184,952 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo S8090,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG59 XTL
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 184,952 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear starting to delaminate (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 Aug 2025 184,952 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear starting to delaminate (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 147,681 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play both sides; inner tie rod end. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides; console bush to sub. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides. (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 140,105 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2022 140,105 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 139,861 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 135,579 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 120,632 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2018 102,158 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2017 89,281 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 82,788 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2016 82,788 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2015 71,781 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2013 63,952 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 56,727 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 54,883 miles

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

both rear tyres inner edges breaking up

Fail 18 Oct 2012 54,883 miles

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

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

both rear tyres inner edges breaking up

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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YG59 XTL is a 2009 Volvo S80 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 XTL, 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 YG59 XTL registered?

YG59 XTL is a 2009 Volvo S80, first registered on 30 October 2009.

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