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BT55 MWM

2006 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

171,899 mi
Last recorded171,899 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 Volvo XC90101,477 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT55 MWM
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2023 171,899 miles

front tyres wearing unevenly

handbrake efficiency poor

coil springs corroded

front brake flexi hoses perished

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

anti-skid service notification on dash display

Fail 26 Oct 2023 171,897 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

anti-skid service notification on dash display

coil springs corroded

front brake flexi hoses perished

front tyres wearing unevenly

handbrake efficiency poor

Pass 25 Oct 2022 165,087 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

anti-skid service displayed on dash display

fog lamp in trailer socket not working

front brake discs corroded

front tyres wearing unevenly with no visible tread on edges

headlamp images becoming poor

o/s/f seat belt edge worn

rear seats stowed away at time of

rear suspension arms bushes worn

rear suspension components corroded

Fail 25 Oct 2022 165,087 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

anti-skid service displayed on dash display

fog lamp in trailer socket not working

front brake discs corroded

front tyres wearing unevenly with no visible tread on edges

headlamp images becoming poor

o/s/f seat belt edge worn

rear seats stowed away at time of

rear suspension arms bushes worn

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2021 159,403 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2021 154,677 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2021 154,675 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 149,351 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2019 149,346 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2018 141,649 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2018 141,649 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2017 132,659 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2017 127,720 miles

Headlights in poor condition

Fail 23 Jan 2017 127,720 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Headlights in poor condition

Pass 22 Dec 2015 124,482 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 119,604 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2014 119,604 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 114,116 miles

hand brake performance poor

Fail 7 Dec 2012 104,790 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2012 104,790 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 97,770 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 81,043 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 72,960 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 55,565 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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BT55 MWM is a 2006 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BT55 MWM, 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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BT55 MWM is a 2006 Volvo XC90, first registered on 23 January 2006.

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