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BJ61 BSY

2011 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

160,952 mi
Last recorded160,952 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo XC9085,814 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ61 BSY
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2025 160,952 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 144,204 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective damage (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of 2 (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2022 144,204 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective damage (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of 2 (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 124,555 miles

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

Offside Front headlamp lense broken

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

Fail 25 Aug 2021 124,555 miles

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint excessively worn leaking oil (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front headlamp lense broken

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 87,146 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 64,659 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 64,659 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 44,010 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2017 44,002 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 39,265 miles

Front brake discs pitted and corroded

Nearside Rear brake disc pitted and corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2015 32,307 miles

Nearside Front tyre has slight sidewall damage

Pass 13 Oct 2014 24,966 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 24,966 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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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BJ61 BSY is a 2011 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 BJ61 BSY, 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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BJ61 BSY is a 2011 Volvo XC90, first registered on 31 October 2011.

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