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BG56 EEY

2006 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

106,801 mi
Last recorded106,801 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo XC90101,477 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG56 EEY
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 106,801 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 103,309 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2023 100,128 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective X2 NSF/OSF RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT HEADLIGHTS FOR NEXT YEAR. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) X2 ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INSIDE EDGE. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively X2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel SUSPECTED WORN RACK. (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2023 100,117 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect X2 NSF/OSF BULBS. (4.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective X2 NSF/OSF MACHINE POLISH LENS. (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords CUTS IN TREAD. 235/60 18 M&S. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) X2 ()

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INSIDE EDGE. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively X2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel SUSPECTED WORN RACK. (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 95,926 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 91,368 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 85,234 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2020 85,231 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2019 79,948 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2019 79,946 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2018 74,434 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2018 74,434 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 69,627 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 69,627 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 64,299 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Sep 2016 64,299 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235 60 18 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2015 59,389 miles

Engine covers fitted

Under shields fitted

Fail 12 Oct 2015 59,354 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine covers fitted

Under shields fitted

Pass 10 Nov 2014 52,536 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Oct 2013 44,605 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Oct 2013 44,605 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Oct 2012 39,306 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 23 Oct 2012 39,306 miles

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s mirror cover missing.

Pass 14 Nov 2011 32,685 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2010 26,488 miles

cut in offside front tyre

Pass 10 Nov 2009 20,729 miles

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

v cleam emissions - do not register on smoke analyser

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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BG56 EEY is a 2006 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 BG56 EEY, 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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BG56 EEY is a 2006 Volvo XC90, first registered on 1 November 2006.

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