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BN53 VES

2011 Volvo XC90

Silver Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

256,612 mi
Last recorded256,612 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo XC9085,814 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 VES
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 256,612 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2025 249,618 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2024 192,520 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2024 192,469 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 578,308 miles

Offside Rear light cluster cracked

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

Fail 27 Sep 2022 176,072 miles

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

Offside Rear light cluster cracked

Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed tail gate (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2021 158,503 miles

Offside Rear lamp lens cracked

Pass 5 Jun 2020 134,780 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

o/rear light lens damage

Fail 4 Jun 2020 134,779 miles

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

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

o/rear light lens damage

Pass 25 Mar 2019 119,969 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 106,793 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear tyre valve cracked

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 3 rd row nearside & offside seats ()

engine cover & under trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Fail 12 Apr 2018 106,793 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested dipped beam inoperable (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear tyre valve cracked

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 3 rd row nearside & offside seats ()

engine cover & under trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 4 Apr 2017 97,288 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 90,722 miles

front pads 60% worn

inner side of front discs slightly worn

Pass 20 Apr 2015 80,728 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 65,466 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 63,739 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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BN53 VES is a 2011 Volvo XC90 in Silver with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BN53 VES, 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 BN53 VES registered?

BN53 VES is a 2011 Volvo XC90, first registered on 21 January 2011.

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