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BL11 DYM

2011 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

218,441 mi
Last recorded218,441 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo XC9085,814 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL11 DYM
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 218,441 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Jun 2025 213,382 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2024 209,831 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2024 209,795 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Rear Axle surface corrosion

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced surface (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 May 2022 200,688 miles

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

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

slight splits/ play in both lower front arm bushs

Pass 10 May 2021 184,155 miles
Fail 10 May 2021 184,155 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 May 2020 173,699 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

under trays fitted unable to fully inspect

Pass 30 May 2018 140,027 miles

plastic under trays fitted as standard unable to inspect fully

Pass 23 May 2017 120,981 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 120,981 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 103,544 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 84,910 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Thorn in nearside front tyre tread

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jun 2014 65,982 miles

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

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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BL11 DYM 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 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 BL11 DYM, 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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BL11 DYM is a 2011 Volvo XC90, first registered on 10 June 2011.

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