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YC61 DCX

2011 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

144,075 mi
Last recorded144,075 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo XC9085,814 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC61 DCX
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 144,075 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2025 142,825 miles

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

engine cover and undertrays obscuring some items

Fail 28 Jun 2025 142,794 miles

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

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

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

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

engine cover and undertrays obscuring some items

Pass 14 Jun 2024 137,561 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 11 Jun 2024 137,561 miles

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 May 2023 130,731 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both D bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 May 2023 130,708 miles

Central Front Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OSF Inner Bottom Arm Bushes Worn / Perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2022 124,168 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2022 123,272 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2021 119,597 miles

engine/under/sill covers. surface corrosion on discs, appears to have been stood.

Fail 4 Feb 2021 119,597 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

engine/under/sill covers. surface corrosion on discs, appears to have been stood.

Pass 5 Nov 2020 118,909 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2019 115,000 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2018 111,394 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 102,792 miles

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 3rd row ()

Fail 27 Nov 2017 102,791 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 3rd row ()

Pass 20 Dec 2016 93,243 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2016 92,932 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear slight wear on outer edge of tyre

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance cracked lense, not emitting white light (1.2.1d)

power steering pump slight leak

Pass 22 Dec 2015 82,661 miles

Nearside Front orange marker lamp inop

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' 3 chips (8.3.1a)

Fail 22 Dec 2015 82,661 miles

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

Nearside Front orange marker lamp inop

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' 3 chips (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 68,956 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 65,847 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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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YC61 DCX is a 2011 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YC61 DCX, 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 YC61 DCX registered?

YC61 DCX is a 2011 Volvo XC90, first registered on 19 October 2011.

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