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BJ61 BPU

2011 Volvo XC90

Grey Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

178,644 mi
Last recorded178,644 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo XC9085,814 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ61 BPU
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 178,644 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2024 162,402 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2023 151,353 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2023 151,346 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 135,128 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2022 135,128 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 Jan 2022 130,959 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 115,300 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2020 100,168 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

No Acceleration Detected

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

Pass 2 May 2019 96,860 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 93,156 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 6 Apr 2018 93,156 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Oct 2016 77,216 miles

parking brake efficiency low 17%

Fail 20 Oct 2016 77,016 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 65,310 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 52,907 miles

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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BJ61 BPU is a 2011 Volvo XC90 in Grey with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2011 Volvo XC90 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 85,814 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 BJ61 BPU, 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 BJ61 BPU registered?

BJ61 BPU is a 2011 Volvo XC90, first registered on 13 October 2011.

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