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2011 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

134,025 mi
Last recorded134,025 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo XC9085,814 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration163 PG
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 134,025 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 130,303 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 119,953 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2023 119,953 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jul 2022 110,137 miles

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2022 110,122 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2021 96,751 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also worn bald on inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 86,580 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 79,304 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2019 79,304 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2018 68,738 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2018 68,738 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear tyre is worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Jun 2017 57,599 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2017 57,595 miles

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

Front brake discs are slightly worn

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

Pass 16 Jun 2016 46,623 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 36,358 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 25,838 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo XC90?

Based on 1,122,947 MOT tests across 82,375 vehicles.

74.6%
Pass Rate
8,281
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
82,375
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 23,030
position lamp(s) not working 22,417
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 21,465
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 16,860
Registration plate lamp not working 14,842
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163 PG is a 2011 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2011 Volvo XC90 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 85,814 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 XC90 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 23,030 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 163 PG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo XC90 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 15 years old, this Volvo XC90 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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163 PG is a 2011 Volvo XC90, first registered on 8 July 2011.

Is 163 PG safe to buy?

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