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YT61 VBZ

2011 Volvo XC90

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

149,397 mi
Last recorded149,397 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo XC9085,814 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT61 VBZ
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 149,397 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

both inner rod steering rack arms has play

Fail 26 Feb 2026 149,396 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

both inner rod steering rack arms has play

Pass 4 Feb 2025 133,411 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2024 117,926 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2022 110,410 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 103,708 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 98,174 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2021 98,174 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Dec 2019 88,166 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 84,610 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 72,253 miles

Nearside Rear TYRE HAS NAIL IN TREAD

Offside Front Inner RACKEND SLIGHT PLAY

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front TYRE HAS SMALL CUT IN TREAD, BUT NOT DEEP ENOUGH TO REACH CORDS OR PLY

Fail 28 Sep 2017 72,253 miles

Nearside Rear TYRE HAS NAIL IN TREAD

Offside Front Inner RACKEND SLIGHT PLAY

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front TYRE HAS SMALL CUT IN TREAD, BUT NOT DEEP ENOUGH TO REACH CORDS OR PLY

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively REPLACED WIPER BLADES (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 60,038 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2015 48,984 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 37,079 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

near side front fog light damaged

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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YT61 VBZ is a 2011 Volvo XC90 in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YT61 VBZ, 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 YT61 VBZ registered?

YT61 VBZ is a 2011 Volvo XC90, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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