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YX59 XBT

2009 Volvo S80

Grey Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2022
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

170,167 mi
Last recorded170,167 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2021
Typical for 2009 Volvo S8090,642 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX59 XBT
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2021 170,167 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp intensity reduced compared to other side, but aim visible.

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2021 170,112 miles

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 160,373 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 147,706 miles

advise oil leak

advise rear indicaters slightly discoulered

Pass 23 Jan 2018 128,791 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2018 128,791 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2016 124,210 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2016 124,113 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative both sides (1.7.2)

Power steering malfunctioning stiff when sat at idle and very inconsistent when driving (2.3.3a)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 117,575 miles

exhaust hangers weak

front & rear brake pads appear low

under trays & engine covers fitted

Fail 3 Dec 2015 117,420 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge in places (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

exhaust hangers weak

front & rear brake pads appear low

information display saying park brake service required

under trays & engine covers fitted

Pass 4 Nov 2014 117,235 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre wearing low

signs of tyre contact in front wheel arches

Pass 2 Nov 2013 92,273 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 74,937 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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YX59 XBT is a 2009 Volvo S80 in Grey with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YX59 XBT, 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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YX59 XBT is a 2009 Volvo S80, first registered on 28 September 2009.

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