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GU61 VLG

2011 Volvo XC90

White Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

102,578 mi
Last recorded102,578 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo XC9085,814 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU61 VLG
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 102,578 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 100,003 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2025 99,937 miles

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

Offside Rear no access to seat 7

Nearside Rear no access to seat 6

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

Pass 6 Feb 2024 98,336 miles

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2024 98,320 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 94,951 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 88,813 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2021 79,196 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 68,307 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2020 67,899 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2019 59,627 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 50,075 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 39,576 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 27,593 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 13,721 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 11,692 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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GU61 VLG is a 2011 Volvo XC90 in White with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 GU61 VLG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GU61 VLG registered?

GU61 VLG is a 2011 Volvo XC90, first registered on 7 September 2011.

Is GU61 VLG safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU61 VLG shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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