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SV56 WVO

2006 Volvo XC90

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

145,390 mi
Last recorded145,390 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo XC90101,477 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV56 WVO
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 145,390 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 135,774 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear suspension components have surface corrosion

Pass 7 Aug 2023 128,512 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2023 128,512 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2022 122,541 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2022 122,541 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2021 121,286 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front to rear all round (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle has surface rust front to rear

Pass 20 Jan 2020 118,396 miles

underside of vehicle has surface rust front to rear

Pass 22 Jan 2019 115,013 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

oil leak.

Fail 22 Jan 2019 115,013 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

oil leak.

Pass 15 Dec 2017 106,655 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2017 106,655 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 97,601 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak ()

Fail 6 Sep 2016 97,599 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Sep 2015 88,229 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside steering rack tie rod has slight play at the inner joint.

Fail 17 Sep 2015 88,229 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside steering rack tie rod has slight play at the inner joint.

Pass 30 Sep 2014 86,310 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 82,464 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 79,478 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 74,931 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 67,548 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 48,806 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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SV56 WVO is a 2006 Volvo XC90 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SV56 WVO, 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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SV56 WVO is a 2006 Volvo XC90, first registered on 24 October 2006.

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