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CV56 UBU

2006 Volvo XC90

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

143,708 mi
Last recorded143,708 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo XC90101,477 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV56 UBU
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 143,708 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2025 143,702 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Oct 2024 138,919 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2024 138,805 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Oct 2023 134,494 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2023 134,494 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2022 130,624 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2022 130,624 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2022 129,999 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 127,820 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 122,621 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 119,847 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2018 113,032 miles

Rear both tyres worn outer shoulders

Fail 9 Oct 2018 113,032 miles

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

Rear both tyres worn outer shoulders

Pass 26 Sep 2017 106,742 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2016 99,386 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 91,874 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 91,874 miles

Fuel system component insecure Fuel filter leaking from the seal. (7.2.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 83,104 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 83,104 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2013 77,848 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 77,848 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 73,410 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 73,410 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2011 68,318 miles

Low emittor detected.

Pass 2 Oct 2010 61,830 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2010 61,830 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 52,903 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside 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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CV56 UBU is a 2006 Volvo XC90 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 CV56 UBU, 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 CV56 UBU registered?

CV56 UBU is a 2006 Volvo XC90, first registered on 7 October 2006.

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