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AY11 XLG

2011 Volvo XC90

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

182,261 mi
Last recorded182,261 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo XC9085,814 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY11 XLG
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 182,261 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 4 Feb 2026 182,236 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2025 169,324 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 166,442 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 152,468 miles

Parking brake performance only just meets requirements

Pass 10 Jan 2022 139,302 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 129,759 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 123,009 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2020 123,009 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 113,184 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 110,383 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2018 110,383 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 104,007 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 91,724 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 78,977 miles

rear tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 27 Feb 2014 63,294 miles

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

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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AY11 XLG is a 2011 Volvo XC90 in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 AY11 XLG, 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 AY11 XLG registered?

AY11 XLG is a 2011 Volvo XC90, first registered on 1 April 2011.

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