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A3 VCL

2011 Volvo XC90

Silver Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

139,691 mi
Last recorded139,691 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo XC9085,814 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 VCL
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 139,691 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Manufactures sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake only just met requirement of 16%

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Oct 2024 130,985 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (235/60/18) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2023 123,751 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 122,923 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2022 116,028 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2022 116,025 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 110,136 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 Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 105,072 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear lamp damaged and not working

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 92,616 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 76,445 miles

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

Offside Front fog lamp glass broken

Fail 24 Sep 2018 76,445 miles

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

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

Offside Front fog lamp glass broken

Pass 12 Sep 2017 60,698 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 12 Sep 2017 60,698 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 45,224 miles

Nearside Front Wiper blade split but adequately clearing screen

Offside Rear Tyre valve perished

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Sep 2016 45,222 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Front Wiper blade split but adequately clearing screen

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre valve perished

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 33,972 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 23,896 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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A3 VCL is a 2011 Volvo XC90 in Silver with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 A3 VCL, 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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What year was A3 VCL registered?

A3 VCL is a 2011 Volvo XC90, first registered on 21 September 2011.

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The MOT history for A3 VCL shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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