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BL55 PPZ

2006 Volvo XC90

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2022
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

246,858 mi
Last recorded246,858 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2021
Typical for 2006 Volvo XC90101,477 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL55 PPZ
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2021 246,858 miles

Front Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

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

Rear Gearbox mounting defective ()

engine top stabilser mount defective

Fail 2 Jun 2021 246,855 miles

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

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

Rear Gearbox mounting defective ()

engine top stabilser mount defective

Pass 11 Jun 2020 228,557 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Jun 2020 228,553 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension unit damaged or deteriorated and function is seriously affected car unstable on braking (5.3.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Suspension unit damaged or deteriorated and function is seriously affected car unstable on braking (5.3.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 210,203 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

unable to fully inspect 3rd row seats/seat belts due to load

Fail 11 Jun 2019 210,200 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

bonnet safety catch defective

unable to fully inspect 3rd row seats/seat belts due to load

Pass 13 Jun 2018 190,877 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

unable to fully inspect 3rd row seat belts due to load

Fail 12 Jun 2018 190,877 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

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

Offside Front side marker not working

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

unable to fully inspect 3rd row seat belts due to load

Pass 8 Jun 2017 174,957 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement raer to subframe mount (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load centre buckle plastic covering missing (5.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 162,439 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

parking brake pedal rubber missing

Fail 9 Jun 2016 162,439 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front side marker not working

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

parking brake pedal rubber missing

Pass 1 Jun 2015 150,157 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 137,010 miles

perking brake effort close to limit

Pass 13 Jun 2013 124,850 miles

parking brake effort on limit

Pass 29 Nov 2011 105,662 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 25 Nov 2011 105,657 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 25 Nov 2010 89,975 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2010 89,975 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2009 73,037 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 73,037 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2008 54,928 miles

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)

Fail 18 Dec 2008 54,928 miles

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

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

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

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

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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BL55 PPZ is a 2006 Volvo XC90 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 BL55 PPZ, 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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BL55 PPZ is a 2006 Volvo XC90, first registered on 16 January 2006.

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