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B9 PPG

2006 Volvo XC90

Red Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

144,052 mi
Last recorded144,052 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo XC90101,477 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB9 PPG
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 144,052 miles

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake rod corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2024 142,317 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens misty (4.1.4 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced heavy corrosion on rear subframe and surrounding body/chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both joints ()

Fail 20 Aug 2024 142,316 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens misty (4.1.4 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced heavy corrosion on rear subframe and surrounding body/chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both joints ()

Fail 26 Apr 2024 141,963 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 12 May 2023 138,115 miles

Front subframe covered in underseal

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear subframe recovered in underseal

Fail 10 May 2023 138,115 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front subframe covered in underseal

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear subframe recovered in underseal

Pass 18 May 2022 131,482 miles

advice keep eye on n/s/f tyre

advice on foot and hand brake just on limits

advice on further look at o/s/r and n/s/r hand brake

advice on heavy under seal at front and rear axles and underside all over

Fail 18 May 2022 131,482 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

advice keep eye on n/s/f tyre

advice on foot and hand brake just on limits

advice on further look at o/s/r and n/s/r hand brake

advice on heavy under seal at front and rear axles and underside all over

Pass 24 Sep 2021 130,327 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated x 2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 126,816 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2020 126,816 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2020 126,802 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low almost on the ground. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector seriously defective looks insecure inside headlamp unit. (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Front both bonnet stays are very weak and not holding bonnet upright when bonnet is open.

Pass 11 Sep 2019 122,836 miles

Front brakes pluse when pressed driving on road suspect wrapped discs

Fail 9 Sep 2019 122,832 miles

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

Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative bracket insecure at nearside lower arm not connected (4.1.5 (a))

Front brakes pluse when pressed driving on road suspect wrapped discs

Pass 5 Sep 2018 115,230 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2018 115,187 miles

Offside Power steering pipe/hose leaking badly leaking fluid (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both lights not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 107,088 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2016 100,724 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 93,928 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 85,013 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 75,202 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 75,185 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 67,251 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 67,251 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 60,047 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 49,258 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 37,741 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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B9 PPG is a 2006 Volvo XC90 in Red 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 B9 PPG, 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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B9 PPG is a 2006 Volvo XC90, first registered on 20 March 2006.

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