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SM61 GXB

2011 Volvo XC90

Silver Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

142,311 mi
Last recorded142,311 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo XC9085,814 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM61 GXB
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 142,311 miles

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

Nearside Front Side marker inop.

Offside Front Headlamp flickering.

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2025 142,309 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Side marker inop.

Offside Front Headlamp flickering.

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 133,209 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2024 133,208 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt B J (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 129,383 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Fail 10 Oct 2023 129,383 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Pass 6 Oct 2022 117,667 miles

rear chassis corroded

rear suspension bushes perished /splitting

rear suspension corroded but sound

Fail 4 Oct 2022 117,667 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

rear chassis corroded

rear suspension bushes perished /splitting

rear suspension corroded but sound

Pass 22 Sep 2021 111,884 miles

front & rear suspension bushes perished /starting to split

suspension items corroded

Fail 20 Sep 2021 111,884 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

front & rear suspension bushes perished /starting to split

suspension items corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2020 108,792 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 101,404 miles

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

Nearside Rear slight brake bind

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

Pass 12 Nov 2018 89,911 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2017 78,978 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2016 66,291 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load did stick but (did release) (5.2.4a)

parkingbrake justed passed 16%

Pass 12 Nov 2015 53,509 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2015 53,106 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Oct 2015 53,106 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 40,057 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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SM61 GXB is a 2011 Volvo XC90 in Silver with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 SM61 GXB, 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 SM61 GXB registered?

SM61 GXB is a 2011 Volvo XC90, first registered on 24 November 2011.

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