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AK56 OUB

2006 Volvo XC90

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

236,127 mi
Last recorded236,127 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo XC90101,477 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK56 OUB
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 236,127 miles

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

Underbody corroded

Fail 12 Jan 2026 236,127 miles

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

Underbody corroded

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

Pass 28 Jan 2025 222,014 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2024 212,571 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2024 212,571 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn o/s n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 203,068 miles

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2022 185,403 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 178,434 miles
Pass 6 May 2020 176,954 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 172,823 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 162,755 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside O/S rack end has slight play.

Fail 14 May 2018 162,753 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pad (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside O/S rack end has slight play.

Pass 30 May 2017 154,335 miles

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

Nearside Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing rear folding seat ()

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

Offside Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing rear folding seat ()

Pass 20 Apr 2016 145,593 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 145,593 miles

Headlamp aim too high OFFSIDE (1.8)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 140,208 miles

Nearside rear lower relector is missing

Fail 5 Jun 2015 139,844 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside rear lower relector is missing

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 131,415 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 131,415 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 May 2013 102,450 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

nearside top engine mounting/ stabilizer bush deteriorated

no seat belts fitted to rear occasional seats

offside headlamp loose temporary mounting repair has been made

Fail 22 May 2013 102,450 miles

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

nearside top engine mounting/ stabilizer bush deteriorated

no seat belts fitted to rear occasional seats

offside headlamp loose temporary mounting repair has been made

Pass 23 Mar 2012 88,706 miles

Oil leak

rear seat used for occaisional use only,seat belts not fitted.

Fail 21 Mar 2012 88,706 miles

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Oil leak

Fail 2 Feb 2012 86,751 miles

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

rearest seats/seatbelts not tested, full with luggage etc

tyres unevenly worn

Pass 9 May 2011 71,922 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

rear discs slightly worn

Fail 9 May 2011 71,922 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

rear discs slightly worn

Pass 6 May 2010 43,285 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 OUB is a 2006 Volvo XC90 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 OUB, 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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AK56 OUB is a 2006 Volvo XC90, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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