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YG61 VYL

2011 Volvo XC90

Bronze Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

106,832 mi
Last recorded106,832 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo XC9085,814 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG61 VYL
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2011
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 106,832 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 99,443 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear suspension arms slightly corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2024 96,426 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 92,651 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 84,867 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 80,534 miles

Both rear tyres worn on edges.

Rear Diff has oil leaks

Fail 10 Sep 2021 80,530 miles

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

Both rear tyres worn on edges.

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Diff has oil leaks

Pass 25 Sep 2020 75,290 miles

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

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 70,128 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 61,133 miles

Both Front tyres are worn below the legal tread depth limit on the inner edges.

Pass 13 Sep 2017 54,307 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 47,230 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 47,100 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release sticking/faulty (5.2.5a)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 39,756 miles

Front Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2015 39,756 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin starting to break up (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 30,782 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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YG61 VYL is a 2011 Volvo XC90 in Bronze with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YG61 VYL, 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 YG61 VYL registered?

YG61 VYL is a 2011 Volvo XC90, first registered on 28 September 2011.

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