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DA56 GHX

2006 Volvo XC90

Gold Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

105,396 mi
Last recorded105,396 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo XC90101,477 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA56 GHX
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2006
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 105,396 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2025 105,234 miles

Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. 235/55/18 /235/60/18 (5.2.3 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2024 94,393 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 83,367 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2023 83,367 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2022 76,470 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Items removed from rear view mirror before test. ()

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Tyre scrubbing off on inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 7 Jul 2022 76,438 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective Nearside headlamp lens does not allow defined beam because of wear. (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Bottom ball joint has excessive play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Items removed from rear view mirror before test. ()

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

Offside Front All position lamps light intensity obviously reduced Offside side light is flickering on and off intermittently. (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Tyre scrubbing off on inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2021 68,464 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2021 68,404 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2020 62,672 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2020 62,672 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 May 2019 60,840 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 60,840 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2017 57,102 miles

der-trays fitted obscuring some engine components

Fail 28 Sep 2017 57,102 miles

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

der-trays fitted obscuring some engine components

Pass 31 Oct 2016 55,067 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2016 55,067 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2015 52,610 miles

Offside dipped beam bulb - dull output and lamp flickers

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2014 49,683 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Nov 2013 46,140 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Nov 2013 46,140 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Dec 2012 41,545 miles

Both front tyres wearing low on tread. 235/60/r18-103V

Pass 5 Dec 2011 33,991 miles

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

grease on front propshaft joint

nearside rear tyre has been driven on the sidewalls

Pass 14 Dec 2010 25,585 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 25,578 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2009 10,897 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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DA56 GHX is a 2006 Volvo XC90 in Gold with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 DA56 GHX, 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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DA56 GHX is a 2006 Volvo XC90, first registered on 22 December 2006.

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