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YF11 GWK

2011 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

169,944 mi
Last recorded169,944 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo XC9085,814 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF11 GWK
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 169,944 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 154,131 miles

both front headlight lenses poor condition

n/s front inner rack joint slight play

Pass 23 Aug 2023 133,135 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2023 133,130 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 110,968 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2022 110,596 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2021 93,624 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2020 76,300 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 70,991 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 61,595 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2017 54,480 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2017 54,480 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 46,812 miles

front brake pads and discs showing signs of wear

rear brake discs showing signs of wear.

Fail 25 Jul 2016 46,812 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

front brake pads and discs showing signs of wear

rear brake discs showing signs of wear.

Pass 16 Jul 2015 36,071 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 26,627 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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YF11 GWK is a 2011 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2011 Volvo XC90 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 85,814 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 YF11 GWK, 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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YF11 GWK is a 2011 Volvo XC90, first registered on 5 August 2011.

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