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BU59 RTY

2011 Volvo XC90

White Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

111,780 mi
Last recorded111,780 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo XC9085,814 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU59 RTY
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 111,780 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2024 108,813 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 106,041 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2024 106,036 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended not releasing under tension (7.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 98,930 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2022 94,558 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 88,286 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2021 88,271 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 84,870 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2020 84,870 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device excessively deteriorated bonnet will not open (3.1 (c))

all under bonnet items not tested

Pass 11 Mar 2019 80,183 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 74,045 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 16 Mar 2018 73,979 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Mar 2017 64,290 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 64,168 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding Parking brake (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 55,252 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 55,252 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 44,433 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 29,147 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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BU59 RTY is a 2011 Volvo XC90 in White with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 BU59 RTY, 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 BU59 RTY registered?

BU59 RTY is a 2011 Volvo XC90, first registered on 9 July 2011.

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