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SW55 DYB

2006 Volvo XC90

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

173,348 mi
Last recorded173,348 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo XC90101,477 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW55 DYB
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 173,348 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 Jun 2026 173,331 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 May 2025 161,359 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 May 2025 161,194 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking from rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 151,080 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2024 151,072 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2023 142,899 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Parking brake just efficient - 16%

Fail 21 Apr 2023 142,891 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 134,451 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Parking brake ONLY JUST efficient - 16% - new parts fitted

Fail 12 Apr 2022 134,442 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Apr 2021 122,676 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 122,045 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2020 121,745 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 115,583 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 105,586 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 98,463 miles

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both fore-most (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust mount u/s

Fail 3 Feb 2017 98,463 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively aero (8.2.2)

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both fore-most (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust mount u/s

Pass 19 Jan 2016 90,704 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 90,704 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/60/18 (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

n/s rear tyre nail

rear wiper torn

Pass 27 Jan 2015 84,507 miles

nsr tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 27 Jan 2015 84,507 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

nsr tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 24 Jan 2014 76,405 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 68,490 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2013 68,490 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 11 Jan 2012 61,564 miles

Exhaust rear bracket broken

Pass 15 Jan 2011 51,275 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both n/s tyres slight damage sidewalls

n/s rearmost seat and belt not fully tested/ child seat fitted on seat in front

Pass 18 Jan 2010 42,206 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Jan 2009 33,777 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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SW55 DYB is a 2006 Volvo XC90 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 SW55 DYB, 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 SW55 DYB registered?

SW55 DYB is a 2006 Volvo XC90, first registered on 9 February 2006.

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