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CV56 GWU

2006 Volvo XC90

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

132,678 mi
Last recorded132,678 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2023
Typical for 2006 Volvo XC90101,477 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV56 GWU
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2023 132,678 miles

oil weep from rear diff

rear subframe and c assis corroded

front brake discs corroded

blow from centre ex aust

free play in bot steerin rack ends

rotational noise from tne o/s rear brake

Fail 20 Dec 2023 132,675 miles

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

blow from centre ex aust

free play in bot steerin rack ends

front brake discs corroded

oil weep from rear diff

rear subframe and c assis corroded

rotational noise from tne o/s rear brake

Pass 16 Dec 2022 128,375 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres low on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Front Washers poor due to cold weather

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 14 Dec 2022 128,370 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres low on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Front Washers poor due to cold weather

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Dec 2021 124,701 miles

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

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn trailing arm bushes on both sides just ok at time of test (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Dec 2021 124,701 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault and traction control light (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn trailing arm bushes on both sides just ok at time of test (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 118,669 miles

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

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 14 May 2019 110,901 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 9 May 2019 110,897 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 15 Mar 2018 103,598 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2018 103,598 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 96,432 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 3 Mar 2017 96,423 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 5 Jan 2016 87,346 miles

childs seat fitted

tow ball not fitted at time of test

Pass 16 Sep 2014 76,951 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 27 Aug 2013 67,144 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 56,154 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 56,154 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 47,727 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 47,720 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 43,599 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 30,398 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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CV56 GWU is a 2006 Volvo XC90 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 CV56 GWU, 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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CV56 GWU is a 2006 Volvo XC90, first registered on 12 October 2006.

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