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AK56 NWZ

2006 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

135,787 mi
Last recorded135,787 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo XC90101,477 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK56 NWZ
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 135,787 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin MONITOR INNER PADS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH N/S & O/S INNER BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH N/S & O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH N/S & O/S (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2025 135,787 miles

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value BOTH N/S & O/S (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin MONITOR INNER PADS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH N/S & O/S INNER BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH N/S & O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH N/S & O/S (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 132,537 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2024 132,536 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2023 126,884 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2023 126,860 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2022 125,220 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2022 125,220 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 117,480 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2021 117,480 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2019 106,436 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 98,185 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 89,353 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 89,353 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 81,035 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2016 81,035 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 75,017 miles

diesal smoke to clean to be tested

Pass 24 Oct 2013 62,150 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Oct 2012 53,971 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 45,954 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2011 45,954 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 37,125 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 27,967 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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AK56 NWZ is a 2006 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 AK56 NWZ, 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.

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What year was AK56 NWZ registered?

AK56 NWZ is a 2006 Volvo XC90, first registered on 1 November 2006.

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