CarVerify

Free Car Check

BT06 GKG

2006 Volvo XC90

Silver Diesel 2401cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

182,710 mi
Last recorded182,710 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo XC90101,477 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Volvo
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT06 GKG
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2026 182,710 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2026 182,696 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) likely to become detached (4.3.1 (c) (ii))

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

Fail 24 Jun 2026 182,653 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2025 174,404 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2025 174,404 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 173,446 miles
Fail 24 May 2024 173,255 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2023 165,057 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated and offside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear light lens damaged

Offside Front door mirror casing damaged

exhaust corroded

Pass 30 May 2022 157,831 miles

Offside Front Door mirror damaged

Pass 8 Jun 2021 146,551 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose o/s/f mirror housing slightly loose and cap has been repaired with tape (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2021 146,352 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working both front washer jets not working (washer pump runs) (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended o/s/r seat belt does not clip in and engage (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose o/s/f mirror housing slightly loose and cap has been repaired with tape (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 134,276 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 126,912 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 120,694 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 120,689 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2017 112,148 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 112,148 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 103,733 miles

exhaust system rusty

Fail 13 Jun 2016 103,728 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.E.1)

exhaust system rusty

Pass 24 Feb 2015 93,789 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 84,470 miles

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

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

play in o/s inner steering rack, unable to assess as covered by steering rack boot

Pass 28 Feb 2014 83,614 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Feb 2013 74,068 miles

front brake discs worn....

n/s/r tyre wearing outer edge.......

rear inner brake pads not visable.....

rear seats not present.......

wet test.......

Pass 14 Mar 2012 64,926 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2011 55,666 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 47,158 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 39,662 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
Full Volvo XC90 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BT06 GKG is a 2006 Volvo XC90 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 BT06 GKG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BT06 GKG?

You can check the full history of BT06 GKG by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BT06 GKG registered?

BT06 GKG is a 2006 Volvo XC90, first registered on 31 May 2006.

Is BT06 GKG safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT06 GKG shows 27 tests with a 70.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BT06 GKG have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BT06 GKG. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.