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SV56 WVR

2006 Volvo XC90

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

165,127 mi
Last recorded165,127 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo XC90101,477 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV56 WVR
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 165,127 miles

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

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

slight play in o/s/f steering rack arm

Pass 19 Aug 2024 155,997 miles

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

Rear Axle and Suspension components corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2023 150,391 miles

lower arm bushes poor o/s rack boot damp exhaust and rear susp corroded

Fail 8 Jul 2023 150,326 miles

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

lower arm bushes poor o/s rack boot damp exhaust and rear susp corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2022 145,719 miles

Exhaust corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2021 140,905 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 137,874 miles

Slight play steering rack

Pass 6 Aug 2019 133,231 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 127,748 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2018 127,748 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2017 122,340 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake starting to bind

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

exhaust emissions too clean to gain a reading

Pass 1 Nov 2016 111,392 miles

surface corrosion on some mech.componets

Fail 28 Oct 2016 111,392 miles

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

surface corrosion on some mech.componets

Pass 30 Oct 2015 103,813 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 30 Oct 2015 103,813 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 92,531 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 81,649 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2013 81,649 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 22 Oct 2012 72,786 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit damaged but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 72,786 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit damaged but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 22 Oct 2011 61,626 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 51,406 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 51,406 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 39,108 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 39,108 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

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 WVR is a 2006 Volvo XC90 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 SV56 WVR, 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 SV56 WVR registered?

SV56 WVR is a 2006 Volvo XC90, first registered on 7 October 2006.

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