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2011 Volvo XC90

Silver Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

130,977 mi
Last recorded130,977 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo XC9085,814 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB5 NEW
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 130,977 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2026 130,975 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective Scratched and pitted affecting pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective Scratched and pitted affecting pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Jan 2025 124,776 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 123,520 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened also sub-frame mounting brackets corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 115,814 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2022 106,344 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 99,663 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both front springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

n/s washer jet inop

Fail 2 Nov 2021 99,663 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid requires new washer pipe t piece (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working sidelamp (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both front springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2020 92,669 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2020 92,669 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 84,124 miles

child seats fitted

front pads getting low

Fail 10 Jul 2019 84,076 miles

Headlamp aim too low both front (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working rear (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

child seats fitted

front pads getting low

Pass 6 Jul 2018 76,399 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2018 76,395 miles

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 68,845 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 59,838 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 53,132 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 39,627 miles

Rear 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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B5 NEW is a 2011 Volvo XC90 in Silver with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 B5 NEW, 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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B5 NEW is a 2011 Volvo XC90, first registered on 30 June 2011.

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