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CE56 OTU

2006 Volvo XC90

Green Petrol 4414cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

182,548 mi
Last recorded182,548 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo XC90101,477 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE56 OTU
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,414cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 182,548 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2025 182,547 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2024 177,671 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2024 177,670 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2023 172,131 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 18 Oct 2023 172,131 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 167,197 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2022 167,195 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 162,146 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 157,462 miles

Offside Front Side repeater cover has a crack

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2019 153,806 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 147,552 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2017 140,123 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 132,157 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 124,313 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 112,038 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 112,038 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 99,279 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 85,396 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 71,965 miles

Front brake discs lipped. (advise replace)

Fail 24 Oct 2011 71,965 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Front brake discs lipped. (advise replace)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 57,855 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 42,119 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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CE56 OTU is a 2006 Volvo XC90 in Green with a 4,414cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 CE56 OTU, 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

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What year was CE56 OTU registered?

CE56 OTU is a 2006 Volvo XC90, first registered on 30 October 2006.

Is CE56 OTU safe to buy?

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