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BJ56 LWO

2006 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Dec 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

197,700 mi
Last recorded197,700 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo XC90101,477 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ56 LWO
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2025 197,700 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both very slight (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides and corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy slight (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box and corroded and worn (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides trail arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 20 Dec 2024 192,939 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trail arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2023 189,014 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front light lenses misty both

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 185,925 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement STRONG ADVISORY (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front anti roll bar dust cover deteriorated

Rear suspension bushes deteriorated

Rear suspension bushes deteriorated

child seat fitted to rear seats

Pass 19 Nov 2021 179,184 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2021 179,183 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 172,509 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2019 162,256 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 145,904 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2018 145,876 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Nov 2017 128,605 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Traction control lamp illuminated (owners manual not present)

Fail 2 Nov 2017 128,247 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ABS ring (3.4.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 112,556 miles

Anti skid light on but no manual present.

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 4 Nov 2015 96,520 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2014 90,849 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 83,896 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2013 83,896 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 76,631 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 63,507 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 27 Sep 2011 63,503 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Oct 2010 50,100 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 50,100 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2009 37,845 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 LWO 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 73.9%.

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 BJ56 LWO, 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 LWO is a 2006 Volvo XC90, first registered on 22 November 2006.

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