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YR61 NZU

2011 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

161,534 mi
Last recorded161,534 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo XC9085,814 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR61 NZU
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 161,534 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/50ZR19 107Y (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 154,825 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2025 154,766 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed 255/50R19 103V (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/50R19 107V XL (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/50R19 107Y (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/50R19 107V XL (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 255/50R19 103 V (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 148,112 miles

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 12 Feb 2024 148,112 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure re connected to clip cable tied in place (1.1.15 (c))

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 17 Feb 2023 140,740 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge off side front tyre low on edges 4mmto 3mm 255/50/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Feb 2023 140,740 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge off side front tyre low on edges 4mmto 3mm 255/50/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 131,996 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both fitted in rear ()

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 16 Feb 2022 131,919 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall 255/50/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both fitted in rear ()

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 16 Feb 2021 123,818 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge around 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge around 2mm 25550/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge around 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 116,955 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2020 116,792 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2019 109,542 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside centre rear, nearside &offside rear 3rd row ()

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2019 109,392 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside centre rear, nearside &offside rear 3rd row ()

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2018 101,498 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside rear centre row nearside & offside rear 3rd row ()

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. low effort nearside rear (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 91,958 miles

parking brake req adjustment

slight binding on NSR brake

Pass 7 Jan 2016 73,109 miles

both front tyres on 2mm

Pass 8 Jan 2015 55,614 miles

Nearside front tyre has cuts in tread cords not showing but ok at the time of test.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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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YR61 NZU is a 2011 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,400cc 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 YR61 NZU, 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 YR61 NZU registered?

YR61 NZU is a 2011 Volvo XC90, first registered on 31 October 2011.

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