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GU61 VLK

2011 Volvo XC90

Silver Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

121,481 mi
Last recorded121,481 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo XC9085,814 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU61 VLK
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 121,481 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 May 2026 121,481 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2025 116,073 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 111,004 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2024 111,004 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Jun 2023 101,335 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs inside face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Jun 2023 101,335 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs inside face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2022 95,417 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 90,646 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2021 90,646 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jul 2020 85,900 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 78,308 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 67,653 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 67,653 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2017 54,793 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 44,386 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 33,031 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 25,945 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 25,945 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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 VLK 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 68.4%.

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 VLK, 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 VLK registered?

GU61 VLK is a 2011 Volvo XC90, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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