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SW61 UHT

2011 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

81,391 mi
Last recorded81,391 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo XC9085,814 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW61 UHT
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2025 81,391 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))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 75,145 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2024 66,874 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2024 66,868 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2023 65,095 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front & both side rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine mount worn bush

rear axle components, both side brake pipe, both side inner sills all slight corroded

slight oil leak

slight play in steering joints

Fail 6 Apr 2023 65,095 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front & both side rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine mount worn bush

rear axle components, both side brake pipe, both side inner sills all slight corroded

slight oil leak

slight play in steering joints

Fail 4 Apr 2023 65,093 miles

Front Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 3 Apr 2023 65,088 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2022 60,120 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2022 60,120 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2021 56,495 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 53,844 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2020 53,836 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 46,431 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 24 Mar 2018 40,716 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 40,716 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 May 2017 35,929 miles
Pass 30 May 2016 31,098 miles

Offside Front chip on windscreen

Pass 2 Jul 2015 26,571 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 18 Jul 2014 21,592 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2014 21,592 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 UHT 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 61.9%.

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 SW61 UHT, 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 UHT registered?

SW61 UHT is a 2011 Volvo XC90, first registered on 24 September 2011.

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