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SW56 CYC

2006 Volvo XC90

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

170,505 mi
Last recorded170,505 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2019
Typical for 2006 Volvo XC90101,477 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW56 CYC
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2019 170,505 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2019 170,500 miles

Nearside Front Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

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

Offside Front Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2018 169,337 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Dec 2017 151,140 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2017 150,942 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2016 135,941 miles

Nearside Front Tyre is devoid of tread on edge but no ply or cords are exposed. Raised tread.

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Handbrake requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Fail 16 Dec 2016 135,941 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre is devoid of tread on edge but no ply or cords are exposed. Raised tread.

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Handbrake requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 10 Feb 2016 126,581 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 126,579 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 115,430 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2015 115,228 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2014 100,446 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 89,361 miles

No peak detected on emissions test

Pass 16 Feb 2012 73,048 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 66,939 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 65,906 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 47,602 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 47,602 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside 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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SW56 CYC is a 2006 Volvo XC90 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 SW56 CYC, 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 SW56 CYC registered?

SW56 CYC is a 2006 Volvo XC90, first registered on 8 December 2006.

Is SW56 CYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW56 CYC shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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