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RV11 BZD

2011 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

128,578 mi
Last recorded128,578 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo XC9085,814 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV11 BZD
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 128,578 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both sides (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 126,128 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2025 126,127 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 123,123 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2024 123,123 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 119,524 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 116,319 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 112,130 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 109,926 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 104,041 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2019 104,039 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 96,562 miles

Front Both tyres wearing on outer edge

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nail in tyre (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Feb 2018 96,562 miles

Front Both tyres wearing on outer edge

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nail in tyre (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 84,065 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

chips in screen, exhaust rusty

Pass 12 Feb 2016 66,422 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Fail 12 Feb 2016 66,421 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015 47,926 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 31,919 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

chips in windscreen

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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RV11 BZD is a 2011 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 RV11 BZD, 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 RV11 BZD registered?

RV11 BZD is a 2011 Volvo XC90, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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