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GF61 VRZ

2011 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

170,101 mi
Last recorded170,101 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo XC9085,814 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF61 VRZ
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2025 170,101 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2024 156,538 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2023 142,692 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2022 130,044 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2022 130,044 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2021 123,078 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2021 123,072 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 117,733 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front marker light not working

Nearside Rear damaged

Fail 3 Jun 2020 117,733 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced flickering on and off (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front marker light not working

Nearside Rear damaged

Pass 6 Nov 2018 105,816 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2018 105,816 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working only has one bulb illuminating out of 3 (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working should have 3 bulbs illuminating (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside rear indicator lamp damaged not seriously affecting light output

Rear discs lipped

Pass 2 Nov 2017 89,639 miles

Both front tyres worn on outer edges

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Slight rumble from nearside front wheel bearing

Fail 2 Nov 2017 89,639 miles

Both front tyres worn on outer edges

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Slight rumble from nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 17 Nov 2016 75,220 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear tyres wearing on outer edges

Valve stem slightly damaged Both rear (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 17 Nov 2016 75,220 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear tyres wearing on outer edges

Valve stem slightly damaged Both rear (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 62,099 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 18 Nov 2014 49,562 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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GF61 VRZ is a 2011 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 GF61 VRZ, 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 GF61 VRZ registered?

GF61 VRZ is a 2011 Volvo XC90, first registered on 11 November 2011.

Is GF61 VRZ safe to buy?

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