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WJ06 VJU

2006 Volvo XC90

Gold Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

150,004 mi
Last recorded150,004 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2022
Typical for 2006 Volvo XC90101,477 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ06 VJU
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2006
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2022 150,004 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 143,886 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2020 143,886 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2020 143,137 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2019 131,182 miles

Engine breather pipe broken

Fail 16 Aug 2019 131,182 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective SEAL SPLIT (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Engine breather pipe broken

Engine oil level very low

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 114,740 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2018 114,740 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2017 102,801 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2017 102,801 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2016 93,897 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

Rear tyres wearing inner edges

fuel cap seal deteriorated , border line

Pass 10 Aug 2015 83,283 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 83,283 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2014 74,774 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

boot full

Pass 17 Aug 2013 64,194 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 51,841 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 50,136 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 50,132 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2010 47,563 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 46,019 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 37,138 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 37,138 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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WJ06 VJU is a 2006 Volvo XC90 in Gold with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 VJU, 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 VJU is a 2006 Volvo XC90, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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