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BG06 BSU

2006 Volvo XC90

Silver Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

182,081 mi
Last recorded182,081 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 Volvo XC90101,477 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG06 BSU
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2023 182,081 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 179,127 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened tie rod (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both front tyres badly perished but not exposing cords 275/40/20

Fail 16 Nov 2022 179,127 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device component leaking seal split (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 275/40/20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened tie rod (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

both front tyres badly perished but not exposing cords 275/40/20

Pass 8 Nov 2021 175,693 miles

slight corrosion under vehicle

Pass 18 Nov 2020 173,953 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Nov 2020 173,949 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. middle bench (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front lower (chalked) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 170,001 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 159,882 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

centre and rear exhaust poor condition

engine covers fitted

Fail 7 Feb 2018 159,871 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

centre and rear exhaust poor condition

engine covers fitted

Pass 2 Feb 2017 151,660 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2017 151,659 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play drum stick (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2016 144,602 miles

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)

Fail 26 Jan 2016 144,602 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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 28 Jun 2014 129,930 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 123,115 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 123,048 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 111,302 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 111,302 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 101,821 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 101,819 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING LOW.

REAR BRAKE PADS WEARING LOW.

Pass 2 Jun 2010 94,391 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 78,255 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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BG06 BSU is a 2006 Volvo XC90 in Silver with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BG06 BSU, 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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BG06 BSU is a 2006 Volvo XC90, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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