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SW11 GRW

2011 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

205,254 mi
Last recorded205,254 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo XC9085,814 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW11 GRW
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 205,254 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 197,219 miles

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

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (both) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (both) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2024 183,721 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2024 183,721 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2023 177,146 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2023 177,146 miles

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

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))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2022 163,509 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2022 163,509 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 148,040 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2021 148,039 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Mar 2020 134,266 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2020 134,266 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 118,582 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive fuel filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Marker lamp not working

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 98,564 miles

Offside Rear Inner position light not working

Pass 8 Mar 2017 78,023 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 78,022 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 59,487 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 59,487 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2016 58,999 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 47,233 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 33,359 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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SW11 GRW is a 2011 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GRW, 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 SW11 GRW registered?

SW11 GRW is a 2011 Volvo XC90, first registered on 22 March 2011.

Is SW11 GRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW11 GRW shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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