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YF61 BZK

2011 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

179,984 mi
Last recorded179,984 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo XC9085,814 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF61 BZK
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 179,984 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both Rear (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

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

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened ALL (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle Has Covers Fitted Unable To See Certain Testable Items

Fail 18 Feb 2026 179,984 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both Rear (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

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

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened ALL (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle Has Covers Fitted Unable To See Certain Testable Items

Pass 10 Mar 2025 162,820 miles

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

Vehicle Has Covers Fitted Unable To See Certain testable Items

Pass 7 Mar 2024 147,837 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2023 131,990 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 115,122 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 101,811 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 99,340 miles

front brake pads deteriorated and wearing thin

Pass 30 Nov 2018 94,301 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2018 94,301 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2017 87,146 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 83,226 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 76,265 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2015 76,264 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 62,262 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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YF61 BZK is a 2011 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YF61 BZK, 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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YF61 BZK is a 2011 Volvo XC90, first registered on 25 November 2011.

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