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WJ06 VJA

2006 Volvo XC90

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

143,854 mi
Last recorded143,854 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2021
Typical for 2006 Volvo XC90101,477 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ06 VJA
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2021 143,854 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2020 142,496 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 139,487 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2019 139,487 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2018 134,685 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 21 Feb 2018 134,685 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 122,392 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 122,392 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2016 112,482 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 103,027 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 96,804 miles

top engine engine mount bush split

Fail 12 Dec 2013 96,804 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar severely distorted (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

top engine engine mount bush split

Pass 17 Jun 2013 95,097 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 83,187 miles

Both seat belts in the thrid row damage, but seat folded away.

NSR Lower tail lamp cracked

OS Head light waher jet broken and both jets not working

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2012 83,187 miles

Both seat belts in the thrid row damage, but seat folded away.

NSR Lower tail lamp cracked

OS Head light waher jet broken and both jets not working

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 66,542 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 46,884 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 46,884 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 39,054 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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WJ06 VJA is a 2006 Volvo XC90 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 WJ06 VJA, 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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WJ06 VJA is a 2006 Volvo XC90, first registered on 24 March 2006.

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