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SO56 BUU

2007 Volvo XC90

Black Petrol 3192cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

87,427 mi
Last recorded87,427 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2018
Typical for 2007 Volvo XC90101,138 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO56 BUU
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,192cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2018 87,427 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

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

Under guards fitted obscuring some components

Fail 17 Sep 2018 87,426 miles

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

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

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

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

Under guards fitted obscuring some components

Pass 13 Sep 2017 84,142 miles

parking brake requires adjustment

Pass 9 Sep 2016 79,776 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer shoulder

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 74,933 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail

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

child seat fitted

Fail 8 Sep 2015 74,933 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail

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

child seat fitted

Fail 27 Aug 2014 70,858 miles

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

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 70,858 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2013 64,348 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 59,182 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 59,182 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 55,033 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 47,712 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 47,712 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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SO56 BUU is a 2007 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 3,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 SO56 BUU, 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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What year was SO56 BUU registered?

SO56 BUU is a 2007 Volvo XC90, first registered on 31 January 2007.

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