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VK61 FXB

2011 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

231,825 mi
Last recorded231,825 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo XC9085,814 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK61 FXB
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2025 231,825 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2025 231,820 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2024 203,170 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2024 203,150 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Mar 2023 174,439 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2022 154,819 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 146,666 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2021 146,666 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 143,529 miles

Rear rear seat belts not inspected due to child seats being fitted

Fail 11 Mar 2020 143,529 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear rear seat belts not inspected due to child seats being fitted

Pass 25 Mar 2019 138,252 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 131,350 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 120,863 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 120,863 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 114,489 miles

parking brake only just met reqments

Fail 17 Jul 2016 114,485 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 115,395 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 97,687 miles

emissions tested to clean to register

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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VK61 FXB is a 2011 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 VK61 FXB, 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 VK61 FXB registered?

VK61 FXB is a 2011 Volvo XC90, first registered on 21 September 2011.

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