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SW11 CYU

2011 Volvo XC90

Silver Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

159,163 mi
Last recorded159,163 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo XC9085,814 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW11 CYU
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 159,163 miles

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

Offside Rear Tail light slightly damage

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear subframe corroded and over all underbody rust

Fail 24 Sep 2025 159,163 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tail light slightly damage

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear subframe corroded and over all underbody rust

Pass 20 Jul 2024 150,377 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2024 150,377 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 137,282 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 135,161 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2022 135,159 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 115,383 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 100,767 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 30 Oct 2019 100,767 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 87,130 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 8 Nov 2018 87,130 miles

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

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 30 Oct 2017 72,936 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

front tyres worn on edges

Fail 18 Sep 2017 70,850 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

light wear on front tyre edges

Pass 28 Oct 2016 56,449 miles

Nearside & Offside wiper blades deteriorating but still clearing windscreen

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Nearside & Offside (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Oct 2016 56,447 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Nearside & Offside 255/50/19 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside & Offside wiper blades deteriorating but still clearing windscreen

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Nearside & Offside (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Sep 2016 54,525 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s and o/s (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s and o/s (8.2.2)

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

light wear on rear tyre edges

rear discs corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2015 35,606 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 26,897 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear 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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SW11 CYU 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 57.9%.

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 SW11 CYU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SW11 CYU registered?

SW11 CYU is a 2011 Volvo XC90, first registered on 26 August 2011.

Is SW11 CYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW11 CYU shows 19 tests with a 57.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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