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BG06 XFR

2006 Volvo XC90

Purple Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

180,552 mi
Last recorded180,552 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo XC90101,477 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG06 XFR
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2006
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 180,552 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 179,017 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 4 Sep 2023 171,861 miles

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))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 157,185 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 138,123 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 126,747 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 118,902 miles

Both front tyres wearing low on edges

Fail 4 Sep 2019 118,865 miles

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

Both front tyres wearing low on edges

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 112,922 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 112,639 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 104,964 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

covers fitted to n/s & o/s sills

no acceleration detected on emissions test

o/s/f driving light not working

rear of rear seats folded away

under body shields fitted

Fail 30 Sep 2016 104,961 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

covers fitted to n/s & o/s sills

no acceleration detected on emissions test

o/s/f driving light not working

rear of rear seats folded away

under body shields fitted

Pass 5 Oct 2015 95,106 miles

child seat fitted to n/s/r seat

covers fitted to n/s & o/s sills

no acceleration detected on emissions test

rear of rear seats folded away

under body shields fitted

Fail 30 Sep 2015 95,101 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

child seat fitted to n/s/r seat

covers fitted to n/s & o/s sills

no acceleration detected on emissions test

rear of rear seats folded away

under body shields fitted

Pass 29 Sep 2014 85,509 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

covers fitted to n/s & o/s sills

rear of rear seats folded away

Fail 29 Sep 2014 85,509 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

covers fitted to n/s & o/s sills

rear of rear seats folded away

Pass 20 Aug 2013 71,425 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Oct 2012 66,526 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 66,526 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 61,962 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 54,457 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 43,732 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 XFR is a 2006 Volvo XC90 in Purple 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 BG06 XFR, 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 XFR is a 2006 Volvo XC90, first registered on 12 May 2006.

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