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WJ61 YXU

2011 Volvo XC90

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

139,839 mi
Last recorded139,839 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo XC9085,814 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ61 YXU
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 139,839 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both Joints ()

Pass 30 Jul 2025 138,347 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Jul 2024 132,781 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 12 Jul 2024 132,781 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Jul 2023 124,150 miles

Offside play in steering rack

parking brake performance only just meets requirements

Pass 12 Jul 2022 114,203 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) N/s and o/s ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Front and rear edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Jul 2022 114,203 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) N/s and o/s ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Front and rear edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 109,471 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Joint/Rack slight play ()

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

Pass 17 Jul 2020 106,712 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake discs faces rusty

Fail 17 Jul 2020 106,712 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged Very perished (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake discs faces rusty

Pass 19 Jul 2019 100,932 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Slightly (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 94,175 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged Valve stem perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 84,548 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 70,966 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 56,591 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2015 56,591 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 40,388 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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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WJ61 YXU is a 2011 Volvo XC90 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WJ61 YXU, 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 WJ61 YXU registered?

WJ61 YXU is a 2011 Volvo XC90, first registered on 21 October 2011.

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