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R5 CAW

2011 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

69,975 mi
Last recorded69,975 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo XC9085,814 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR5 CAW
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 69,975 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2026 69,975 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2025 68,103 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

underside of vehicle muddy

Fail 18 Jul 2025 68,100 miles

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

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 65,723 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2024 65,722 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2023 63,235 miles

front brake discs corroded

Fail 7 Jul 2023 63,235 miles

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

front brake discs corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2022 61,147 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2021 60,061 miles

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

all rear arm and axle bushers perished

Pass 19 Jun 2020 59,502 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 56,604 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced excessive under body corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 52,827 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 48,595 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 43,649 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 38,828 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 30,734 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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R5 CAW is a 2011 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R5 CAW, 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 R5 CAW registered?

R5 CAW is a 2011 Volvo XC90, first registered on 6 April 2011.

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The MOT history for R5 CAW shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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