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YG11 VFY

2011 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,675 mi
Last recorded135,675 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo XC9085,814 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG11 VFY
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 135,675 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2026 135,675 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 131,693 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 126,931 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2022 120,217 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2022 120,217 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2021 115,362 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2021 115,362 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2020 108,520 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2020 108,520 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 May 2019 102,085 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2018 95,364 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 95,364 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding wheel bearing not tested (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 2 May 2017 87,712 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 81,669 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 81,669 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 64,324 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 48,034 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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YG11 VFY is a 2011 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YG11 VFY, 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 YG11 VFY registered?

YG11 VFY is a 2011 Volvo XC90, first registered on 30 March 2011.

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