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GU61 OYJ

2011 Volvo XC90

Grey Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2025
Tests20 (9 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate45%

Mileage

195,024 mi
Last recorded195,024 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo XC9085,814 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU61 OYJ
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

9 pass 11 fail
Fail 28 Nov 2025 195,024 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2025 195,919 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 186,541 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2024 185,220 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 174,238 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2023 173,992 miles
Pass 14 May 2022 155,529 miles
Fail 9 May 2022 155,394 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 149,011 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2020 149,006 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 144,845 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2019 144,839 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury wheel arch trim (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body component insecure sill cover (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jan 2018 140,106 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Jan 2018 140,106 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 122,153 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

near side side repeater lens damaged

nearside rear lamp lens damaged

offside front outer arch trim missing

offside sill cover damaged

Fail 13 Dec 2016 122,153 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

near side side repeater lens damaged

nearside rear lamp lens damaged

offside front outer arch trim missing

offside sill cover damaged

Pass 4 Jan 2016 105,584 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens damaged

Fail 4 Jan 2016 105,584 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens damaged

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 80,065 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 80,061 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside 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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GU61 OYJ is a 2011 Volvo XC90 in Grey with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45%.

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 GU61 OYJ, 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 GU61 OYJ registered?

GU61 OYJ is a 2011 Volvo XC90, first registered on 28 October 2011.

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