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SBZ 1553

2011 Volvo XC90

Blue Diesel 4367cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests29 (24 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate82.8%

Mileage

135,520 mi
Last recorded135,520 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo XC9085,814 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSBZ 1553
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,367cc

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MOT History

24 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 135,520 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2025 110,575 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2024 107,977 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2024 107,977 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2024 129,318 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2023 103,481 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 122,369 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 101,530 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2022 113,862 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Dec 2021 98,891 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2021 98,891 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Sep 2021 110,437 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2021 95,000 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 104,527 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2020 87,376 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2020 87,375 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 96,454 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on arm (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on arm (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 75,874 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 83,840 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 65,612 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 73,989 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 58,374 miles

third row seats folded limiting seat and belt checks

Fail 24 Feb 2017 58,374 miles

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

third row seats folded limiting seat and belt checks

Pass 17 Jun 2016 64,227 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 49,216 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also has a nail and bald on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre on 3mm and worn on outer edge

nearside wiper blade split

offside front tyre on 3mm

Fail 29 Feb 2016 49,195 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also has a nail and bald on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre on 3mm and worn on outer edge

nearside wiper blade split

offside front tyre on 3mm

Pass 20 Feb 2015 58,894 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 30,193 miles

3rd seat row folded under load

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Feb 2014 45,726 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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SBZ 1553 is a 2011 Volvo XC90 in Blue with a 4,367cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.8%.

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 SBZ 1553, 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 SBZ 1553 registered?

SBZ 1553 is a 2011 Volvo XC90, first registered on 1 March 2011.

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The MOT history for SBZ 1553 shows 29 tests with a 82.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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