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SV61 WGG

2011 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

143,421 mi
Last recorded143,421 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo XC9085,814 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV61 WGG
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 8 Aug 2026 143,421 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2025 137,266 miles

Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2024 129,961 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2024 129,951 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2023 119,315 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2023 119,310 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding Brake Disc Appears Heated (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 110,356 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2022 110,351 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Metal Contact with Disc (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Disc Damaged Inner Face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 101,480 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner Bush Deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 97,805 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 87,956 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer cv gaiter pinholed and weeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

child seat fitted offside and nearside rear

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 30 Aug 2018 76,813 miles

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 17 Aug 2017 68,481 miles

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 26 Aug 2016 61,686 miles

parking brake requirements only just met.

Pass 3 Sep 2015 54,069 miles

Offside front and nearside front tyre valves perishing slightly

Pass 23 Jan 2015 46,641 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)

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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SV61 WGG is a 2011 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2011 Volvo XC90 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 85,814 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 SV61 WGG, 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 SV61 WGG registered?

SV61 WGG is a 2011 Volvo XC90, first registered on 25 October 2011.

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