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2006 Volvo XC90

Silver Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

171,529 mi
Last recorded171,529 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo XC90101,477 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY06 NUM
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2025 171,529 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2025 171,529 miles

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 158,574 miles

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Pass 5 Nov 2022 148,384 miles

underbody surface corrosion

Pass 27 Oct 2021 146,326 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 27 Oct 2021 146,325 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 143,152 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 140,186 miles

Front Discs slightly worn

Offside Front Slight play in wheel

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

Pass 17 Dec 2018 134,068 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 17 Dec 2018 134,068 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2018 126,076 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2018 126,076 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 125,506 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S N/S (3.5.1i)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing O/S N/S (2.7.2a)

Rear coil spring corroded O/S N/S (2.4.C.1b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive O/S N/S FRONT AND REAR (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 118,930 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2016 118,882 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc leaking grease (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 114,911 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 110,691 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 101,892 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 88,902 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 88,902 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 76,253 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 76,253 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 62,677 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 62,676 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 48,388 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 48,386 miles

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

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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SY06 NUM is a 2006 Volvo XC90 in Silver with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 SY06 NUM, 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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SY06 NUM is a 2006 Volvo XC90, first registered on 27 March 2006.

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