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AU61 PLV

2011 Volvo XC90

Bronze Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

144,599 mi
Last recorded144,599 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo XC9085,814 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU61 PLV
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2011
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 144,599 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2025 132,254 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2025 132,232 miles

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

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235.60.18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2024 120,273 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 111,719 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 110,803 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2020 101,383 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2020 101,381 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 92,194 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2019 92,192 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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 235/60 18 v (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2018 82,055 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 71,597 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 60,054 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 49,020 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 16 Sep 2014 38,226 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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AU61 PLV is a 2011 Volvo XC90 in Bronze with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AU61 PLV, 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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AU61 PLV is a 2011 Volvo XC90, first registered on 19 September 2011.

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