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AF61 XAO

2011 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,845 mi
Last recorded141,845 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo XC9085,814 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF61 XAO
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 141,845 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Fail 3 Oct 2025 141,837 miles

Nearside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Pass 10 Sep 2024 133,439 miles

D P F exhaust to center exhaust fixings rusted thin

Nearside Front fog light inop

Offside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2024 133,434 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

D P F exhaust to center exhaust fixings rusted thin

Nearside Front fog light inop

Offside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 125,287 miles

Nearside Front fog light inop

Offside Rear lamp slightly damaged outer edge

unable to test extra 2 seat belts in rear fully boot full of stuff

Fail 12 Sep 2023 125,280 miles

Nearside Parking brake operation is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside hand brake binding on (1.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front fog light inop

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

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

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

Offside Rear lamp slightly damaged outer edge

unable to test extra 2 seat belts in rear fully boot full of stuff

Pass 26 Sep 2022 120,251 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 112,476 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 107,173 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 28 Sep 2020 107,171 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side binding on (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour paint off of bulb (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 101,130 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2018 89,183 miles

rear seat backrests and belts not checked (row 3)

Fail 16 Aug 2018 89,183 miles

Fuel pipe insecure front to rear (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

rear seat backrests and belts not checked (row 3)

Pass 30 Aug 2017 76,317 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 66,727 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 66,727 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2015 53,172 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 40,403 miles

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

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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AF61 XAO is a 2011 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AF61 XAO, 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 AF61 XAO registered?

AF61 XAO is a 2011 Volvo XC90, first registered on 20 September 2011.

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