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AO11 FWS

2011 Volvo XC90

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,110 mi
Last recorded140,110 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo XC9085,814 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO11 FWS
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 140,110 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack appears to have lateral and vertical movement internally, further inspection advised

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp dim

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Part of lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack appears to have lateral and vertical movement internally, further inspection advised

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Free play is only just within advisory requirements (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2025 140,108 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut in the centre of the tread area (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Stop lamp(s) switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack appears to have lateral and vertical movement internally, further inspection advised

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp dim

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Part of lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour Lamp light output is yellow in colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp obviously incorrectly positioned Illuminated position lamp is on the outer (lower) part of the headlamp unit, the Nearside head lamp position lamp is illuminating in the centre (lower) of the lamp unit (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack appears to have lateral and vertical movement internally, further inspection advised

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Free play is only just within advisory requirements (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 136,036 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2024 136,004 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear condensation in lamp cluster

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

Pass 8 Nov 2023 128,834 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front side marker light not working

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement strong advisory for replacement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Fail 2 Nov 2023 128,830 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front side marker light not working

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement strong advisory for replacement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Pass 27 Sep 2022 119,988 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 114,346 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 108,004 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 100,376 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 8 Jun 2018 88,191 miles

Interior mirror deteriorated but still able to see rear view.

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 27 Jun 2017 78,826 miles

Nearside Front Cut in tyre, no cords exposed.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre perished

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

Fail 27 Jun 2017 78,826 miles

Nearside Front Cut in tyre, no cords exposed.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear tyre perished

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

Pass 5 Jul 2016 69,365 miles

Centre Exhaust rusty

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2015 59,788 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

chips in screen

Pass 13 Jul 2015 59,788 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

chips in screen

Pass 17 Apr 2014 46,606 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 17 Apr 2014 46,605 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

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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AO11 FWS is a 2011 Volvo XC90 in Blue 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 AO11 FWS, 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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AO11 FWS is a 2011 Volvo XC90, first registered on 26 April 2011.

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