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SL61 UNW

2011 Volvo XC90

Grey Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

123,456 mi
Last recorded123,456 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo XC9085,814 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL61 UNW
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 12 Aug 2026 123,456 miles
Pass 22 May 2025 112,353 miles
Fail 2 May 2025 111,737 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 100,037 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 89,202 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 85,718 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 82,992 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2019 77,980 miles

Undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 19 Oct 2019 77,980 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 23 Oct 2018 70,523 miles

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))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Oct 2017 62,603 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2017 62,603 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 53,893 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 45,812 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Oct 2015 45,811 miles

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick metal to metal (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 36,385 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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SL61 UNW is a 2011 Volvo XC90 in Grey with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 SL61 UNW, 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 SL61 UNW registered?

SL61 UNW is a 2011 Volvo XC90, first registered on 13 October 2011.

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