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YF61 BZL

2011 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

147,306 mi
Last recorded147,306 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo XC9085,814 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 147,306 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge zero on outer edge next stage of wear is exposed cords 255/50r19 107w (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 18 Jun 2026 147,306 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour showing white light on mirror (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour showing white light (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour showing white light on mirror (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge zero on outer edge next stage of wear is exposed cords 255/50r19 107w (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2025 140,639 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 17 Jun 2025 140,125 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22 inch (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 24 inch (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 132,406 miles

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

Nearside Front light intensity slightly reduced

Offside Rear Nail in tyre nail x2

Fail 17 Jun 2024 132,405 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall 255/50r19 107y (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Nearside Front light intensity slightly reduced

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre nail x2

Pass 16 Jun 2023 125,103 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2023 125,103 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall 255/50r19 107v (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm zero on outer edge next stage of wear is exposed coprds requires change now 255/50r19 107v (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 14 Jun 2022 113,268 miles
Fail 20 May 2022 112,301 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. electric control panel missing (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 1 Jun 2021 98,849 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2020 92,723 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 81,583 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Jun 2019 81,583 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel x2 (1.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 69,473 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2017 55,254 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 55,254 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2016 45,450 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2015 39,113 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 30,213 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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YF61 BZL is a 2011 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 YF61 BZL, 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 BZL is a 2011 Volvo XC90, first registered on 26 November 2011.

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