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SL61 WCK

2011 Volvo XC90

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

172,978 mi
Last recorded172,978 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo XC9085,814 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL61 WCK
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 172,978 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2025 159,630 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

just passed on minimum effort on hand brake on 16%

Pass 22 Jan 2024 143,728 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2024 143,728 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 143,620 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs corroded on outer face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2022 138,521 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 129,654 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2020 120,564 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2020 120,564 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Oct 2019 115,546 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 104,344 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 92,178 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 79,826 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2016 79,765 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement brake binding (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.E.1)

Offside Front side marker inop

Service brake juddering slightly invest poss front (3.7.C.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 63,224 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 45,882 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 WCK is a 2011 Volvo XC90 in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 SL61 WCK, 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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SL61 WCK is a 2011 Volvo XC90, first registered on 7 October 2011.

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