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R2 XLA

2011 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2024
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

152,584 mi
Last recorded152,584 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2024
Typical for 2011 Volvo XC9085,814 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR2 XLA
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 16 Aug 2024 152,584 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 255/50/19 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 146,252 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

general corrosion around rear suspension components

parking back poor efficiency only just meeting requirements

Pass 31 Aug 2022 137,082 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs slight corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Parking brake requirements only just met

Fail 31 Aug 2022 137,082 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 255/50/19 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs slight corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Deep cut no visible cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake requirements only just met

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Front tyres 3mm and edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 126,530 miles

Parking brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Fail 20 Aug 2021 126,529 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative Nearside rear bracket snapped (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 24 Aug 2020 118,359 miles

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

parking brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 22 Aug 2019 111,227 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2019 111,224 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 255/50/19 107y (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2018 99,084 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 87,401 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2016 75,273 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2016 75,273 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 65,488 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 65,488 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2014 50,430 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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R2 XLA is a 2011 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R2 XLA, 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 R2 XLA registered?

R2 XLA is a 2011 Volvo XC90, first registered on 3 September 2011.

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