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BD56 FTE

2006 Volvo XC90

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

160,547 mi
Last recorded160,547 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo XC90101,477 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD56 FTE
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 160,547 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 160,494 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2024 160,489 miles

Central Front Upper Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Top middle mount attached to brace bar (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated Rust (1.1.14 (b))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both n/s and o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 157,362 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 155,103 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 150,461 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 145,192 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 138,720 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 128,185 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 122,143 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 120,865 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 120,865 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Fail 6 Jun 2016 120,843 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2015 118,197 miles

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

wipers smearing screen

Pass 8 May 2014 113,468 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 May 2013 103,606 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 May 2013 103,606 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 103,311 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Dec 2011 94,977 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2010 86,035 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 80,607 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 70,505 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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BD56 FTE is a 2006 Volvo XC90 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 BD56 FTE, 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 BD56 FTE registered?

BD56 FTE is a 2006 Volvo XC90, first registered on 29 November 2006.

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The MOT history for BD56 FTE shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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