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BD11 NRJ

2011 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

153,936 mi
Last recorded153,936 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo XC9085,814 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD11 NRJ
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 153,936 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all under side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 147,147 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 140,905 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm and bald outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Mar 2024 140,827 miles

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 2.7mm and bald outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Possible rear differential fault.

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear brake shoes rubbing slightly

Pass 24 Mar 2023 135,858 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake performance poor. 16%. All body weight applied to pedal to achieve this.

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear brake shoes rubbing slightly.

n/s/f parking light being used as position light.

Pass 11 Mar 2022 130,195 miles

Handbrake performance poor. 16%.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearly bald edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear diff leaking slightly

o/s handbrake shoes rubbing slightly

Fail 11 Mar 2022 130,195 miles

Handbrake performance poor. 16%.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearly bald edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear diff leaking slightly

o/s handbrake shoes rubbing slightly

Pass 2 Mar 2021 122,598 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm and bald outer (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

oil level on minimum

parking brake performance poor. 18%

Pass 12 Mar 2020 115,907 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 107,650 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 107,650 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 93,183 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 74,757 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2016 74,757 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 22 May 2015 59,777 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 59,777 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 May 2014 47,191 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 May 2014 47,191 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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BD11 NRJ 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 BD11 NRJ, 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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BD11 NRJ is a 2011 Volvo XC90, first registered on 19 May 2011.

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