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OW56 BSY

2007 Volvo XC90

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

118,977 mi
Last recorded118,977 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2020
Typical for 2007 Volvo XC90101,138 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW56 BSY
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2020 118,977 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 6 Jan 2020 118,977 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 21 Dec 2019 118,691 miles

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt N/S & O/S ()

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both headlamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear seats/seatbelts not tested

Pass 15 Nov 2018 109,779 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 101,974 miles

Nearside Rear TYRE WORN TOO2MM

Offside Rear TYRE WORN TO 3MM

Pass 6 Dec 2016 91,557 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2016 91,557 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2015 70,858 miles

Offside Front orange marker light not working

Fail 10 Dec 2015 70,858 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front orange marker light not working

Pass 18 Feb 2015 66,426 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside front tyre damaged / has a cut

offside rear tyre worn from inner edge

Pass 25 Feb 2014 60,183 miles

nearside front tyre damaged on outer side

Fail 21 Feb 2014 60,183 miles

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

nearside front tyre damaged on outer side

Pass 24 Jan 2013 52,618 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 46,473 miles

parking brake perforemance low

Pass 24 Feb 2011 37,405 miles

both front wiper blades split

front brake pads wearing thin

nearside front tyre worn to min. legal limit 1.6 mm.

offside front tyre worn close to min. legal limit

Fail 23 Feb 2011 37,405 miles

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

both front wiper blades split

front brake pads wearing thin

nearside front tyre worn to min. legal limit 1.6 mm.

offside front tyre worn close to min. legal limit

Pass 26 Jan 2010 27,172 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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OW56 BSY is a 2007 Volvo XC90 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2007 Volvo XC90 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 101,138 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 OW56 BSY, 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 19 years old, this Volvo XC90 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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OW56 BSY is a 2007 Volvo XC90, first registered on 25 January 2007.

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