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BJ11 UMB

2011 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

140,706 mi
Last recorded140,706 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo XC9085,814 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ11 UMB
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 140,706 miles

Front Bonnet struts weak

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

Offside Rear Central seat unable to inspect

Offside Rear Fuel filter wet, not leaking

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 26 May 2026 140,681 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested ESC light 4WD requires decel (1.2.1 (g))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Bonnet struts weak

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Central seat unable to inspect

Offside Rear Fuel filter wet, not leaking

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 21 May 2025 134,355 miles

Front Bonnet gas struts weak

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both sides

Pass 17 May 2024 127,727 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x1 nsf x2 rear

Front Bonnet gas strut weak

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Discs and pads not fully bedded at time of test, only just passed requirements (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 11 May 2024 127,693 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened 40% of inner discs on both sides broken away causing a fluctuation and poor effective braking travel distance (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x1 nsf x2 rear

Front Bonnet gas strut weak

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 May 2023 121,999 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both rears and nearside central

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides, strong advisory, causing fluctuation (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 6 May 2023 121,999 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both rears and nearside central

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides, strong advisory, causing fluctuation (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Strong advisory (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 May 2022 116,218 miles
Fail 10 May 2022 116,218 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

? knock steering//suspention

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/65/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just legal 235/65/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

wear outer edge n/s front tyre 235/65/17

Pass 4 May 2021 110,060 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2021 110,060 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 104,747 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/65/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 97,591 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 89,539 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 80,121 miles

Front brake pads approx 75% worn

Fail 23 Feb 2017 80,121 miles

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

Front brake pads approx 75% worn

Pass 29 Feb 2016 70,770 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

park brake just met limits

steering slightly stiff possible down to tyre condition

Fail 29 Feb 2016 70,770 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

park brake just met limits

steering slightly stiff possible down to tyre condition

Pass 6 Feb 2015 58,697 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 42,068 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

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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BJ11 UMB is a 2011 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 BJ11 UMB, 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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BJ11 UMB is a 2011 Volvo XC90, first registered on 12 April 2011.

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