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YY11 WCV

2011 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

161,909 mi
Last recorded161,909 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo XC9085,814 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY11 WCV
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 161,909 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 152,208 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2025 152,207 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 138,928 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 30 Mar 2024 138,926 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + edges void of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2022 115,576 miles

Offside 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))

Fail 20 Oct 2022 115,576 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside 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))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2021 97,542 miles

offside rear child seat fitted obscuring full seat/belt inspection

Fail 26 Jul 2021 97,186 miles

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

both front tyres worn and scrubbing off slightly (offside front close to legal limit)

both rear brake discs lipped/scored/corroded

offside rear child seat fitted obscuring full seat/belt inspection

Pass 29 Jul 2020 85,864 miles

both front tyres scrubbing off (inner/outer edges)

child seat fitted (rear) obscuring full seat/seatbelt inspection

front brake discs becomming worn/lipped/scored

parking brake requires attention/adjustment

rear brake discs becomming worn/scored

slight movement in both steering rack inner joints

Pass 20 Jun 2019 72,167 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2019 72,016 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 54,109 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 53,934 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2017 42,941 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 37,463 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2016 37,463 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 33,864 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 28,011 miles

hand controls fitted for extra brake/throttle control

Pass 7 Feb 2014 20,440 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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YY11 WCV is a 2011 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YY11 WCV, 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 YY11 WCV registered?

YY11 WCV is a 2011 Volvo XC90, first registered on 6 April 2011.

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