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ML61 GYW

2011 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

178,253 mi
Last recorded178,253 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo XC9085,814 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML61 GYW
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 178,253 miles

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel ns and os (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns and os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2026 178,253 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm ns and os rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel ns and os (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns and os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 158,477 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 148,578 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 142,768 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2021 136,047 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2020 126,511 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 113,116 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2018 113,116 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced bulb has dropped inside lamp (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced bulb blown (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced bulb blown (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2017 99,300 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Sep 2016 88,129 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit and bald on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 24 Sep 2016 88,129 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit and bald on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2015 75,741 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 61,150 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 8 Oct 2014 61,150 miles

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

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

Centre Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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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ML61 GYW is a 2011 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 ML61 GYW, 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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ML61 GYW is a 2011 Volvo XC90, first registered on 4 October 2011.

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