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SC56 LEY

2011 Volvo XC90

Bronze Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests35 (25 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

151,675 mi
Last recorded151,675 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo XC9085,814 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC56 LEY
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2011
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

25 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 151,675 miles

Front both side ball joint deteriorated

Pass 21 Jul 2025 89,236 miles

Offside Front brake disc has light scoring/pitting on inner side not effecting brake performance

Fail 11 Jul 2025 89,115 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front brake disc has light scoring/pitting on inner side not effecting brake performance

both rear tyres have cracking on outer edge

Pass 12 Nov 2024 149,529 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 84,396 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front brake disc has light scoring and pitting on inner side

Pass 30 Oct 2023 140,609 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner 2356018 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases where pipe joins to rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 Oct 2023 140,609 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner 2356018 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases where pipe joins to rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 80,927 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2023 80,884 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 128,680 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))

Fail 1 Nov 2022 128,679 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2022 77,943 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2022 77,796 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt pretensioner deployed (7.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 118,631 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2356018 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 74,509 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 71,988 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 109,591 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2020 66,198 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 100,379 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2356018 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 13 Nov 2019 100,379 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2356018 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2019 60,994 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 89,985 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2018 89,985 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2018 55,530 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2018 55,530 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 1 Nov 2017 78,299 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 51,712 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 66,474 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2016 66,474 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 41,675 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 56,167 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 56,167 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 32,593 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 42,520 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Apr 2014 24,137 miles

nsf tyre worn outer edge

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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SC56 LEY is a 2011 Volvo XC90 in Bronze with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SC56 LEY, 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 SC56 LEY registered?

SC56 LEY is a 2011 Volvo XC90, first registered on 16 November 2011.

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