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BL55 PUH

2006 Volvo XC90

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

166,604 mi
Last recorded166,604 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo XC90101,477 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL55 PUH
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 166,604 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Rear subframe corroded but not seriously weakened

Fail 12 Jun 2025 166,516 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2024 162,737 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2024 162,737 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Fail 30 May 2024 162,639 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 155,382 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2022 138,976 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 133,986 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

undertrays fitted

wet test

Pass 15 Feb 2020 131,264 miles

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

Undertrays fitted

Wet test carried out

Pass 9 Feb 2019 126,716 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Feb 2018 123,840 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Feb 2017 121,487 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 117,574 miles

Engine oil level low

Fail 11 Feb 2016 117,574 miles

Engine oil level low

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2015 113,667 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 107,837 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 103,576 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 103,576 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 98,060 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 92,444 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 23 Feb 2010 84,120 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 64,940 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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BL55 PUH is a 2006 Volvo XC90 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 BL55 PUH, 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 PUH is a 2006 Volvo XC90, first registered on 28 January 2006.

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