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AE56 WXS

2006 Volvo XC90

Blue Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

254,672 mi
Last recorded254,672 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo XC90101,477 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE56 WXS
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 254,672 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 251,934 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 245,383 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer corroded/holed (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush worn/slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm frontmost bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Slight play/lift in steering rack

Fail 11 Jan 2024 245,383 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer corroded/holed (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush worn/slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm frontmost bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Slight play/lift in steering rack

Pass 10 Jan 2023 240,680 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both split/smearing screen (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Dip beam poor image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake effort low/minimum efficiency only just met

Pass 13 Jan 2022 230,312 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Poor dip beam image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake effort low/minimum efficiency only just met

Fail 5 Jan 2022 230,309 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Headlamp lens frosted/deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Poor dip beam image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake effort low/minimum efficiency only just met

Pass 4 Jan 2021 220,527 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 213,331 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 201,528 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 192,395 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 185,525 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Jan 2016 179,401 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 7 Jan 2015 171,242 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2014 164,079 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

nail in outer sidewall of nearside rear tyre.

Pass 3 Dec 2012 146,284 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 3 Dec 2012 146,284 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Nov 2011 118,810 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2010 90,646 miles

nail in o/s/r tyre tread

various minor chips in windscreen

Fail 22 Nov 2010 90,634 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

nail in o/s/r tyre tread

various minor chips in windscreen

Pass 11 Dec 2009 65,838 miles

Slight play in steering rack to track rod joint.

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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AE56 WXS is a 2006 Volvo XC90 in Blue with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2006 Volvo XC90 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 101,477 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 AE56 WXS, 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 20 years old, this Volvo XC90 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AE56 WXS registered?

AE56 WXS is a 2006 Volvo XC90, first registered on 31 December 2006.

Is AE56 WXS safe to buy?

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