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YK61 VXS

2011 Volvo XC90

Silver Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

132,506 mi
Last recorded132,506 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo XC9085,814 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK61 VXS
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 132,506 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2026 132,502 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2025 129,729 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2024 126,379 miles

Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

slight wear on o/s/r tyre outer edge

Fail 30 Oct 2024 126,379 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

slight wear on o/s/f tyre outer edge

Pass 9 Nov 2023 118,423 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2023 118,423 miles

Central Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view interior (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2022 108,702 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2022 108,702 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear cracking

Pass 28 Oct 2021 97,459 miles

Central Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2021 97,458 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edges 2mm rest of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 86,306 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2020 86,306 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 77,126 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 65,322 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2017 55,227 miles

slight damage to nearside door mirror cover

Fail 31 Oct 2017 55,227 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight damage to nearside door mirror cover

Pass 24 Oct 2016 45,505 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 36,578 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 26,907 miles

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

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

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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YK61 VXS is a 2011 Volvo XC90 in Silver 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 YK61 VXS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YK61 VXS registered?

YK61 VXS is a 2011 Volvo XC90, first registered on 10 November 2011.

Is YK61 VXS safe to buy?

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