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V90 SDL

2011 Volvo XC90

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

222,356 mi
Last recorded222,356 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo XC9085,814 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV90 SDL
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 222,356 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 16 Jan 2026 222,356 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Oct 2024 210,802 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH. (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 196,161 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Fail 3 Oct 2023 196,161 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Pass 3 Oct 2022 182,445 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 170,074 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 168,852 miles

Both rear indicator lamps fitted

Engine cover, undertrays and outer sill covers fitted

Nearside and offside front lower suspension arm inner mountings perished and 'spongy'

Pass 17 Mar 2020 165,772 miles

Engine cover, undertrays and outer sill covers fitted

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil/diesel misting around rear fuel filter

Pass 29 Mar 2019 151,073 miles

Engine covers, undertrays and outer sill covers fitted

Movement in both front lower suspension arm forward inner mountings. Minor

Fail 29 Mar 2019 151,073 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. Final row (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Engine covers, undertrays and outer sill covers fitted

Movement in both front lower suspension arm forward inner mountings. Minor

Pass 29 Mar 2018 134,946 miles

Front brake discs wearing thin

Movement in both front lower inner suspension arm mountings

Fail 29 Mar 2018 134,946 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front brake discs wearing thin

Movement in both front lower inner suspension arm mountings

Pass 31 Mar 2017 112,640 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 112,636 miles

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

Temporary traction control lamp illuminated?

Pass 31 Mar 2016 95,434 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 31 Mar 2016 95,434 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nail/screw in nearside front tyre

Fail 31 Mar 2015 76,952 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

offside front side marker light not working

offside rear tyre wearing low on edges

Pass 31 Mar 2015 76,952 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

offside front side marker light not working

offside rear tyre wearing low on edges

Pass 13 Mar 2014 56,902 miles

Cut to nearside front tyre sidewall

Offside rear lamp has been repaired with tape

Sill covers fitted

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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V90 SDL is a 2011 Volvo XC90 in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 V90 SDL, 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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V90 SDL is a 2011 Volvo XC90, first registered on 1 April 2011.

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