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AY56 WVT

2006 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

141,245 mi
Last recorded141,245 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo XC90101,477 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY56 WVT
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 141,245 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

under body / suspension componets corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2024 141,172 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2023 140,151 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

Pass 29 Jul 2019 136,793 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 133,592 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 117,262 miles

emf light on

n/s mirror damaged

rear suspension front arm link bushes in poor condition both sides

slight play in n/s/f anti roll bar link

Fail 28 Apr 2017 117,262 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

emf light on

n/s mirror damaged

rear suspension front arm link bushes in poor condition both sides

slight play in n/s/f anti roll bar link

Pass 25 May 2016 99,007 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing low on inner edge

rear suspension arm front link arm bushes starting to deteriorate both sides

Fail 25 May 2016 99,007 miles

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

o/s/f tyre wearing low on inner edge

rear suspension arm front link arm bushes starting to deteriorate both sides

Pass 29 Jan 2015 81,063 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2015 81,061 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 73,878 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

n/s/r seat belt freying

n/s/r seat belt retracts slowly

park assist warning light on

Pass 19 Mar 2013 67,507 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 67,507 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2012 62,205 miles

both front tyres starting to wear low and worn on edges

offside wing repeater slightly insecure

slight knock and play in steering

Pass 26 Mar 2011 56,227 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 50,380 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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AY56 WVT is a 2006 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AY56 WVT, 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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AY56 WVT is a 2006 Volvo XC90, first registered on 14 September 2006.

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