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Y13 DBA

2011 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

207,001 mi
Last recorded207,001 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo XC9085,814 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY13 DBA
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 207,001 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Apr 2025 197,864 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2025 197,638 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 184,479 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2024 184,267 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm fractured Trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Mar 2023 169,744 miles

All tyres wearing inner edges

Coolant system pressure cap missing

Fail 29 Mar 2023 169,742 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

All tyres wearing inner edges

Coolant system pressure cap missing

Pass 13 Apr 2022 155,039 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2022 154,467 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Slight brake bind

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 136,527 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2021 136,527 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2020 121,437 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2020 121,437 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 100,455 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 95,815 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2018 95,815 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2017 81,800 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 68,789 miles

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)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

unable to complete a full check of the rearmost seatbelts due to dog cage in luggage compartment

Fail 28 Nov 2016 68,789 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

unable to complete a full check of the rearmost seatbelts due to dog cage in luggage compartment

Pass 11 Nov 2015 58,337 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 255/50/19 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 54,341 miles

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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Y13 DBA 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 Y13 DBA, 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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Y13 DBA is a 2011 Volvo XC90, first registered on 30 November 2011.

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