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BL06 VDT

2006 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

124,068 mi
Last recorded124,068 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo XC90101,477 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL06 VDT
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 124,068 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2025 110,568 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x 2

Nearside Wiper slightly split

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

Pass 28 May 2024 98,753 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 90,769 miles

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

Front judder front brake discs

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2022 90,763 miles

Front Power steering malfunctioning power steering stiff (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Front judder front brake discs

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 83,583 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2021 83,568 miles

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements not holding on hill (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 77,903 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 71,174 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 69,077 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 67,494 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 63,593 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 63,592 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 60,112 miles

no smoke emitted on BET test

Fail 25 Jun 2015 60,112 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

no smoke emitted on BET test

Pass 2 Jul 2014 54,437 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 47,278 miles

no smoke emitted on BET test

Pass 16 Jul 2012 41,093 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 35,848 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 29,564 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 23,767 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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BL06 VDT is a 2006 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 BL06 VDT, 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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BL06 VDT is a 2006 Volvo XC90, first registered on 31 July 2006.

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