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CU56 PFE

2006 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

175,687 mi
Last recorded175,687 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo XC90101,477 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU56 PFE
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 175,687 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2024 168,882 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH ()

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

UNDER BODY CORRODED

Fail 13 Nov 2024 168,882 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached BACK BOX (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH ()

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

UNDER BODY CORRODED

Pass 17 Nov 2023 160,179 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2022 153,157 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 18 Nov 2022 153,152 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 144,749 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 137,302 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 125,883 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 17 May 2019 125,882 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front 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 18 May 2018 117,660 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 117,660 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 May 2017 108,873 miles
Fail 12 May 2017 108,758 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 20 May 2016 99,450 miles

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

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

Fail 13 May 2016 99,422 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 8 May 2015 91,792 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 83,478 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2014 83,469 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2013 83,244 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2012 81,769 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

service indicator on

slight play at offside streering track control arm

Fail 29 Nov 2012 81,761 miles

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

service indicator on

slight play at offside streering track control arm

Pass 29 Nov 2011 62,040 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 40,066 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 40,032 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 32,244 miles

Propshaft component defective

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 29 Oct 2009 32,244 miles

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

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

Propshaft component defective

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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CU56 PFE is a 2006 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 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 CU56 PFE, 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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What year was CU56 PFE registered?

CU56 PFE is a 2006 Volvo XC90, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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