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NJ61 VCU

2011 Volvo XC90

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2024
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

164,109 mi
Last recorded164,109 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2023
Typical for 2011 Volvo XC9085,814 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ61 VCU
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2023 164,109 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Body panel damaged but still secure

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Smoke reading to clean to get a printout

Fail 27 Oct 2023 164,109 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Body panel damaged but still secure

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Smoke reading to clean to get a printout

Pass 21 Sep 2022 161,745 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2022 161,745 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury trim on the wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 153,980 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

No reading on smoke test

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

Fail 18 Sep 2021 153,980 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

No reading on smoke test

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 142,537 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2020 142,537 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 130,701 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Sep 2019 130,698 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 118,195 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

emissions are to clean to get a printout

Pass 21 Sep 2017 105,355 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2017 105,355 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 92,327 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 79,936 miles

Nearside Front tyre has a nail in

Offside Front tyre has damage to sidewall but not deep enough to reach cords

Fail 16 Sep 2015 79,936 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front tyre has a nail in

Offside Front tyre has damage to sidewall but not deep enough to reach cords

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 63,143 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

damage to n/s door mirror and wing repeater(sharp edges) BORDERLINE

rearmost seats folded down and boot loaded,seatbelts not tested

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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NJ61 VCU is a 2011 Volvo XC90 in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 NJ61 VCU, 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 NJ61 VCU registered?

NJ61 VCU is a 2011 Volvo XC90, first registered on 19 September 2011.

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The MOT history for NJ61 VCU shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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