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GK11 VBP

2011 Volvo XC90

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

197,648 mi
Last recorded197,648 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo XC9085,814 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK11 VBP
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 197,648 miles

Nearside Rear exhaust heat shield loose

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

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2025 197,645 miles

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

Nearside Rear exhaust heat shield loose

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2024 185,785 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

advise to have parking brake adjusted due to only just meeting requirements

Fail 19 Sep 2024 185,781 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

advise to have parking brake adjusted due to only just meeting requirements

Pass 5 Oct 2023 178,552 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 164,772 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 152,476 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 144,572 miles

smoke too low to register

Pass 20 Mar 2019 132,780 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 126,230 miles

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

Nearside Front daytime running light inop

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside wing mirror loose

Fail 24 Jan 2018 126,230 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front daytime running light inop

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside wing mirror loose

Pass 13 Jan 2017 116,786 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 96,698 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2016 96,698 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Mar 2015 80,771 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 89,806 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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GK11 VBP is a 2011 Volvo XC90 in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2011 Volvo XC90 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 85,814 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 GK11 VBP, 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 VBP is a 2011 Volvo XC90, first registered on 9 March 2011.

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