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VN11 EBL

2011 Volvo XC90

Grey Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

162,995 mi
Last recorded162,995 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo XC9085,814 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN11 EBL
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 162,995 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Near side and off side. (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Near side and off side. (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Near side and off side. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Near side and off side. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Aug 2025 156,087 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Aug 2025 156,087 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2023 132,132 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 128,085 miles

Nearside Minor damage to the outer sidewall of the tyre

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front tyre has a screw in the tread.

Offside front orange marker light not working

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH front tyres very badly worn on the shoulder areas (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Jul 2022 128,085 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested lamp not working (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Power steering malfunctioning steering goes tight at times (2.1.5 (a))

Spare wheel insecure in carrier (6.1.5 (b) (i))

Both front tyre appear to have low pressure.

Nearside Minor damage to the outer sidewall of the tyre

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front tyre has a screw in the tread.

Offside front orange marker light not working

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH front tyres very badly worn on the shoulder areas (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 119,313 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to the legal wear limits. . ( 235/60 x 18 V or H (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to the legal wear limits. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads nearing wear limits (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 110,869 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2020 110,641 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat headlamp level does not adust (4.1.5 (b))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2019 103,819 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt several seats fitted

Fail 7 Aug 2019 103,819 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment Foot lever has excessive travel (1.1.6 (c))

Spare wheel insecure in carrier (6.1.5 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt several seats fitted

Nearside Front tyre has a screw in the tread

Pass 23 Jul 2018 92,601 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 92,601 miles

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen suspect bulb not fitted correctly (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed holes in the tread and cords visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

A bulb not working on both rear sidelamp assemblies

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres worn near / to the legal wear limits and have worn low / smooth on the outre tread bands . ..) ( 235/60x18 103V (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 83,689 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2017 83,688 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti roll bar drop link has play in the ball joints

o/s front tyre has worn smooth to the limit on the inner shoulder 235 60 18v

Pass 28 Apr 2016 69,967 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 69,945 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 59,625 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 Apr 2015 59,625 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Offside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 44,714 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Apr 2014 44,713 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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VN11 EBL is a 2011 Volvo XC90 in Grey with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 VN11 EBL, 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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VN11 EBL is a 2011 Volvo XC90, first registered on 25 May 2011.

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