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SM61 GXO

2011 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

118,643 mi
Last recorded118,643 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo XC9085,814 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM61 GXO
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc
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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 118,643 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2025 118,643 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2024 109,898 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2024 109,898 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 97,707 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2023 97,707 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 87,270 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2022 87,270 miles

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

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2021 77,569 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2021 77,569 miles

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

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 70,330 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2020 70,330 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2019 62,419 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 52,654 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2018 52,637 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2017 43,796 miles

some leakage at rear differential

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended wishbone arm bush (2.4.F.3)

both front tyres at 3mm(1.4mm useable tread)

nearside rear tyre at 3mm on outer edge

Fail 9 Nov 2017 43,796 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended wishbone arm bush (2.4.F.3)

both front tyres at 3mm(1.4mm useable tread)

nearside rear tyre at 3mm on outer edge

some leakage at rear differential

Pass 11 Nov 2016 34,713 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 25,081 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 19,750 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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SM61 GXO 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 60%.

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 SM61 GXO, 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 SM61 GXO registered?

SM61 GXO is a 2011 Volvo XC90, first registered on 14 December 2011.

Is SM61 GXO safe to buy?

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