MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
145,867 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust silencer worn
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated all, minor (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect all, dampen (5.3.2 (b))
handbrake 17%
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated all, minor (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect all, dampen (5.3.2 (b))
handbrake 17%
items removed from drivers view prior to test
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect BOTH (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
REAR EXHAUST MINOR LEAK
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect shock absorbers have limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Injector blow /misfire?
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer c v gaiter grease seeping pass clips
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed ply exposed [bald on inner and outer edges] (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed ply exposed [bald on inner outer edges] (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Injector blow /misfire?
Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect shock absorbers have limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre tyre scuffed on outer wall ()
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer c v gaiter grease seeping pass clips
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
engine covers fitted and/or under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection
oil leak
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Rear Valve stem slightly damaged both (4.1.D.1e)
engine covers fitted and/or under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection
oil leak
tyres all side wall condition
Nearside Rear tyre wear on edge
Nearside tyres both, scuffed
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside image condition
engine covers fitted and/or under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection
oil leak
steering rack slight play in inner joint/s
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
engine covers fitted and/or under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection
steering rack slight play in inner joint/s
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
engine covers fitted and/or under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection
steering rack slight play in inner joint/s
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wishbone (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wishbone (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high Headlamp adjuster not working (1.8)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Bonnet supports weak
Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components
N/S/R Tyre wearing out of shape on outer part of tyre
Rear row of seats and seat belts not tested[ folded away]
Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arms front bushes (2.4.G.2)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
nearside front tyre wearing 2 m/m
offside front tyre wearing 3 m/m
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
nearside front tyre wearing 2 m/m
offside front tyre wearing 3 m/m
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)
ns upper tail light nw.
osr shock absorber very weak.
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
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)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
brake fluid level becoming low
exhaust corroding
front brake discs worn and lipped
front tyres feathering on inner edges
rear seats folded away - rear seat-belts not tested
warning triangle on dash display
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
brake fluid level becoming low
exhaust corroding
front brake discs worn and lipped
front tyres feathering on inner edges
rear seats folded away - rear seat-belts not tested
warning triangle on dash display
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
offside and nearside front tyres worn to 3mm.
offside front wiper blade smeary.
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BJ56 LVS is a 2006 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.
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 LVS, 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 LVS is a 2006 Volvo XC90, first registered on 30 September 2006.
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