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R500 NYC

2011 Volvo XC90

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

134,323 mi
Last recorded134,323 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo XC9085,814 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR500 NYC
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 134,323 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle & Rear deteriorated/corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Aug 2024 128,084 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Middle & Rear exhaust deteriorated/corroded

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Aug 2024 128,084 miles

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

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

Front Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Middle & Rear exhaust deteriorated/corroded

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Aug 2023 122,563 miles

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

Coil spring corroded n/s/r & both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Middle & Rear exhaust slightly deteriorated/corroded

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Aug 2023 122,561 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Coil spring corroded n/s/r & both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Middle & Rear exhaust slightly deteriorated/corroded

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 114,587 miles

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

Coil spring corroded n/s/r & both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Minimum parking brake efficiency just met

Nearside Front Tyre slightly worn on outer edge

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 23 Aug 2021 108,260 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm & worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm & slightly worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm & worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2021 108,260 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm & worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm & slightly worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm & worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 103,585 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 26 Aug 2020 103,585 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2019 94,196 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 66,849 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2018 66,849 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2017 61,754 miles

rear shock absorbers worn.

Pass 31 May 2016 54,824 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 44,152 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2015 44,152 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 36,470 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 34,983 miles

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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R500 NYC is a 2011 Volvo XC90 in Blue 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 R500 NYC, 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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R500 NYC is a 2011 Volvo XC90, first registered on 4 March 2011.

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