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G16 RCL

2011 Volvo XC90

Grey Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

137,525 mi
Last recorded137,525 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo XC9085,814 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG16 RCL
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 137,525 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2025 126,881 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 117,480 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2023 107,608 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 100,129 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 93,733 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 86,242 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2020 86,239 miles

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 24 Jan 2019 65,496 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2019 65,492 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2018 52,107 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 45,296 miles

Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 27 Jan 2017 45,296 miles

Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

slight brake judder when vehicle is driven

Fail 27 Jan 2017 45,296 miles

Front Upper engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

o/s/r brake pads worn more than n/s/r

slight brake judder when vehicle is driven

Pass 2 Feb 2016 36,885 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2016 36,885 miles

Offside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre worn on edges and close to wear bars

Pass 21 Jun 2014 19,314 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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G16 RCL is a 2011 Volvo XC90 in Grey 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 G16 RCL, 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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G16 RCL is a 2011 Volvo XC90, first registered on 14 June 2011.

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