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BJ56 LVM

2006 Volvo XC90

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2017
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

193,656 mi
Last recorded193,656 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2016
Typical for 2006 Volvo XC90101,477 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ56 LVM
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2016 193,656 miles

Bonnet support struts faulty

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Parking brake 16% Decellerometer Test

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

Sill covers fitted

instrument panel indicates service due

Pass 31 Jul 2015 188,041 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jul 2014 181,226 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2013 176,312 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2013 176,312 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 174,871 miles

nearside front and nearside front tyres close to legal limit

Fail 24 Jul 2012 174,871 miles

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

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

nearside front and nearside front tyres close to legal limit

Pass 27 Jul 2011 166,261 miles

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

emissions identified as low emitter - no print-out available

exhaust corroding

front brake discs worn and lipped

inspection covers fitted above and below vehicle

n/s/r tyre feathering on edges and going out of shape on inner edge

o/s/r tyre badly worn and out of shape on inner edge and has screw in centre of tread area

oil leak on engine

rear tyres becoming low on tread

Fail 26 Jul 2011 166,261 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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)

emissions identified as low emitter - no print-out available

exhaust corroding

front brake discs worn and lipped

inspection covers fitted above and below vehicle

n/s/r tyre feathering on edges and going out of shape on inner edge

o/s/r tyre badly worn and out of shape on inner edge and has screw in centre of tread area

oil leak on engine

rear tyres becoming low on tread

Fail 5 Nov 2009 98,309 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 98,309 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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BJ56 LVM is a 2006 Volvo XC90 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 BJ56 LVM, 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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BJ56 LVM is a 2006 Volvo XC90, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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