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WR56 VFV

2006 Volvo XC90

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

176,634 mi
Last recorded176,634 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo XC90101,477 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR56 VFV
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2025 176,634 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2025 176,626 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Aug 2024 162,211 miles

Nearside Front tyre has cuts no chords showing

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear arm bushes slightly perishing

brake light warning on dash but all lights work okay

undertray loose but secure

Fail 26 Jul 2024 162,175 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords bald on edge too (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front tyre has cuts no chords showing

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear arm bushes slightly perishing

brake light warning on dash but all lights work okay

undertray loose but secure

Pass 7 Aug 2023 152,050 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both foggy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both n/s/f and o/s/f ()

Front secondary bonnet catch seems to be slightly seized

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front and rear most bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s/r and o/s/r front most bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 144,387 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2022 144,387 miles

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

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Both front wiper blades appear quite noisy in operation

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 136,171 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2021 136,171 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens slightly defective (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens slightly defective (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 134,614 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 132,646 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 124,803 miles

parking brake performance only just met requirments 16%

Pass 30 Jun 2017 118,086 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2016 108,664 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 92,952 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jan 2014 84,976 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2014 84,959 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 75,476 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 75,476 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2011 65,744 miles

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 26 Nov 2010 51,129 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 51,129 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 35,503 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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WR56 VFV is a 2006 Volvo XC90 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 WR56 VFV, 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 WR56 VFV registered?

WR56 VFV is a 2006 Volvo XC90, first registered on 27 November 2006.

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