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SV11 MWZ

2011 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

205,953 mi
Last recorded205,953 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo XC9085,814 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV11 MWZ
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 205,953 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 196,342 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

vehicle only just met the required parking brake efficiency

Fail 27 Sep 2024 196,342 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

vehicle only just met the required parking brake efficiency

Pass 4 Oct 2023 182,310 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2023 182,099 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight crack (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 May 2022 162,332 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 147,393 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2019 121,942 miles
Fail 24 May 2019 121,897 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 May 2018 105,969 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Undertray fitted

Fail 18 May 2018 105,966 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Undertray fitted

Pass 31 May 2017 91,055 miles

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

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

Undertray fitted

Fail 31 May 2017 91,055 miles

Headlamp switch faulty Won't lock onto main beam (1.7.1)

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

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

Undertray fitted

Pass 31 May 2016 77,020 miles

Nearside Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear subframe front mounting bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 27 May 2016 76,845 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear subframe front mounting bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 12 Feb 2015 57,999 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2015 57,999 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 38,220 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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SV11 MWZ is a 2011 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 SV11 MWZ, 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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SV11 MWZ is a 2011 Volvo XC90, first registered on 8 March 2011.

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