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SW61 DVN

2011 Volvo XC90

Grey Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

104,059 mi
Last recorded104,059 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo XC9085,814 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW61 DVN
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 104,059 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2025 98,956 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2025 98,956 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jul 2024 93,058 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2024 93,042 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2023 89,576 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive at suspention mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive at rear suspention (5.3.6 (a) (i))

plastic covers on offside and nearside sills

under covers fitted under car

Fail 12 Jul 2023 89,570 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive at suspention mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive at rear suspention (5.3.6 (a) (i))

plastic covers on offside and nearside sills

under covers fitted under car

Pass 11 Jul 2022 82,948 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 75,497 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s/f and n/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s/r and n/s/r (4.4.3 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f and n/s/f arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2021 75,495 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault anti skid (7.12 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Position lamp not working o/s/f and n/s/f (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s/f and n/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s/r and n/s/r (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front light output reduced

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rearmost

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f and n/s/f arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 70,647 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

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

Pass 6 Apr 2019 62,598 miles

Offside Rear diff seal leaking heavily

both front tyres wear on edges

Fail 5 Apr 2019 62,597 miles

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

Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced secondary light not working (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear diff seal leaking heavily

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

both front tyres wear on edges

Pass 20 Apr 2018 54,246 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 54,245 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 42,685 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2014 42,620 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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SW61 DVN is a 2011 Volvo XC90 in Grey with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 SW61 DVN, 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 SW61 DVN registered?

SW61 DVN is a 2011 Volvo XC90, first registered on 3 December 2011.

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