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BX56 FZB

2006 Volvo XC90

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

168,242 mi
Last recorded168,242 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo XC90101,477 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX56 FZB
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 168,242 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 165,272 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 161,390 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all around (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2021 158,665 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2021 158,663 miles

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 154,643 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 5 Jul 2019 154,643 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Jun 2018 149,970 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front and rear "D" bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 26 Jun 2018 149,970 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front and rear "D" bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jun 2017 144,860 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2017 144,860 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 138,708 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 138,708 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 15 May 2015 128,088 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 128,033 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 120,211 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 4 Jun 2014 120,211 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 114,400 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Aug 2013 114,400 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jun 2012 103,419 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2012 103,402 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 97,434 miles

0sf tyre worn outer edge

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 5 Sep 2011 97,434 miles

0sf tyre worn outer edge

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 82,198 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Dec 2009 73,294 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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BX56 FZB is a 2006 Volvo XC90 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BX56 FZB, 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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BX56 FZB is a 2006 Volvo XC90, first registered on 24 November 2006.

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