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YT09 VBV

2009 Volvo S80

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

195,879 mi
Last recorded195,879 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2024
Typical for 2009 Volvo S8090,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT09 VBV
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2024 195,879 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 182,119 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2023 182,117 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2022 165,042 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2021 148,183 miles

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

rear exhaust bracket corroded

Fail 26 Jan 2021 148,183 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

rear exhaust bracket corroded

Fail 22 Jan 2021 148,173 miles

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

under tray fitted

Pass 13 Jan 2020 137,382 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 119,099 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2018 105,514 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Jan 2018 105,514 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 91,771 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear advise trailing arm bush slightly deteriated

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front grease around inner cv boot but cant see split

Offside Front inner wheel rim slightly bent

Offside Rear advise trailing arm bush slightly deteriated

Pass 13 Jan 2016 78,202 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2016 78,195 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device missing Caliper spring clip missing (3.5.1j)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Items removed from drivers view prior to test

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to re-check lights

Pass 14 Jan 2015 63,592 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Mar 2014 56,441 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 46,323 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 32,146 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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YT09 VBV is a 2009 Volvo S80 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YT09 VBV, 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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YT09 VBV is a 2009 Volvo S80, first registered on 2 March 2009.

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