2009 Volvo S80 · 1,705 MOT tests
2009 Volvo S80 reliability
2009 Volvo S80s fail 29.3% of first MOT tests, 30% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 14 S80 years (1,705 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Volvo S80s: 30.5%)
- 29.3%
- first-time fail rate (all Volvo S80s: 30.5%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 30% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 14
- 124,363
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 14
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 1,705
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2009 against the years either side
- 2008 cars: 32% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2009 car does worse)
- 2010 cars: 38% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2009 car does worse)
- Strong point: brakes, 64% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2009 car carries a 58 plate (January–February 2009), or a 09 plate (March–August 2009), or a 59 plate (September–December 2009).
Common problems
What fails on a 2009 Volvo S80
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics13.5%
- Suspension7.7%
- Tyres7.2%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors5.5%
- Brakes4%
- Body, chassis and structure2.7%
- Steering2.6%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Position lamp not working 3.64%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 2.29%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 1.99%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.94%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.82%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Shock absorber serious fluid leak 1.76%
A shock absorber leaking heavily has likely lost its damping, so the car will handle and brake less safely.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (14.66%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (7.45%) · Brake pads wearing thin (7.16%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (7.04%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (5.57%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (5.16%)
Other years
Every Volvo S80 year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2009 Volvo S80 reliable?
2009 Volvo S80s fail 29.3% of first MOT tests, 30% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 14 S80 years (1,705 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2009 Volvo S80 MOT?
Most often position lamp not working (3.64% of tests), tyre ply or cords exposed (2.29% of tests), windscreen washer fluid insufficient (1.99% of tests).
How many miles should a 2009 Volvo S80 have done?
At its MOT aged about 14, a typical 2009 Volvo S80 shows 124,363 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2009 car?
A car first registered in 2009 carries a 58 plate (January–February 2009), or a 09 plate (March–August 2009), or a 59 plate (September–December 2009).
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