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SW55 DYF

2006 Volvo XC90

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

124,215 mi
Last recorded124,215 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2021
Typical for 2006 Volvo XC90101,477 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW55 DYF
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2021 124,215 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Outer Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened REAR sub-frame (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2021 124,413 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam BOTH headlights (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Outer Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened REAR sub-frame (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 114,519 miles

NO emissions detected at time of test

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2020 114,518 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm insecurely attached outer bolt (5.3.3 (a) (i))

NO emissions detected at time of test

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Apr 2020 114,502 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer piholed

Pass 24 Sep 2018 112,043 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases BACK BOX (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play DRUM STICK (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2017 104,749 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2017 104,749 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2016 100,229 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

engine service warning on

tailgate handle sticking

Fail 21 Dec 2016 100,229 miles

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

Parking brake operation is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.3a)

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

engine service warning on

tailgate handle sticking

Pass 16 Dec 2015 91,607 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust pipe slight leak. (7.1.2)

exhaust corroded.Undertray fitted.

Pass 8 Dec 2014 78,557 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2013 67,537 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 56,608 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Dec 2011 46,784 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 20 Dec 2011 46,784 miles

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

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

N/S/R tyre wearing on inner edge

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011 38,313 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge (2mm)

Fail 22 Dec 2010 37,667 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

n/s wiper blade slightly torn (clearing screen ok)

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge (2mm)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 29,020 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 20,062 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 20,061 miles

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

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

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 DYF is a 2006 Volvo XC90 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 DYF, 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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SW55 DYF is a 2006 Volvo XC90, first registered on 20 January 2006.

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