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GK11 VAF

2011 Volvo XC90

Silver Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

187,551 mi
Last recorded187,551 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo XC9085,814 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK11 VAF
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 187,551 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pipe hanging down on underside

Fail 1 May 2026 187,325 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect also has a fluid leak (5.3.2 (d))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened corroded on nsf of the rear subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Offside Front fog lamp inop

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement most of the rear arm bushes are deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ns and os in front of the rear subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2025 176,793 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2024 166,173 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 May 2023 155,562 miles

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

strong smell of diesel under the bonnet not leaking at time of test

Pass 26 Apr 2022 144,154 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 5 May 2021 134,346 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 134,259 miles

Rear THIRD ROW SEAT BELTS NOT FULLY CHECKED

Fail 18 Jan 2021 134,260 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear THIRD ROW SEAT BELTS NOT FULLY CHECKED

Pass 7 Feb 2020 128,304 miles

Central Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage AT PUMP END (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear THIRD ROW BELT NOT FULLY CHECKED [BOOT FULL]

Offside Rear THIRD ROW SEAT BELT NOT FULLY CHECKED [BOOT FULL]

Fail 7 Feb 2020 128,300 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Central Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage AT PUMP END (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear THIRD ROW BELT NOT FULLY CHECKED [BOOT FULL]

Offside Rear THIRD ROW SEAT BELT NOT FULLY CHECKED [BOOT FULL]

Pass 8 Feb 2019 119,591 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage AT PUMP END (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 109,931 miles

Rear rear belts not fully checked [seats down]

Fail 16 Mar 2018 109,931 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Rear rear belts not fully checked [seats down]

Pass 17 Mar 2017 98,479 miles

3rd row seats folded down and dog guard fitted not allowing full inspection of seatbelts.

Nearside Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing 3rd row

Tailgate will not stay open.

Pass 18 Mar 2016 80,404 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 80,404 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 58,559 miles

rear seat belts not fully checked [boot full and seats down]

Pass 21 Mar 2014 41,524 miles

Nearside 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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GK11 VAF is a 2011 Volvo XC90 in Silver with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 GK11 VAF, 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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GK11 VAF is a 2011 Volvo XC90, first registered on 22 March 2011.

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