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PJ11 BZX

2011 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

135,546 mi
Last recorded135,546 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo XC9085,814 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ11 BZX
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 135,546 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 19 Aug 2025 135,546 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2024 124,093 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2024 124,093 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 110,196 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Aug 2023 110,193 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords ALSO WORN ON EDGE (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords ALSO WORN ON EDGE (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 94,788 miles

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))

Fail 25 Aug 2022 94,788 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 83,830 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 78,713 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 70,386 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2019 70,386 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 59,483 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 59,483 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2017 50,297 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 41,032 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 29 Jul 2016 41,031 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Aug 2015 35,060 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 28,029 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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PJ11 BZX is a 2011 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 PJ11 BZX, 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 PJ11 BZX registered?

PJ11 BZX is a 2011 Volvo XC90, first registered on 25 May 2011.

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