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WU56 BBE

2006 Volvo XC90

Blue Petrol 3192cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

168,827 mi
Last recorded168,827 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo XC90101,477 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU56 BBE
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,192cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 168,827 miles

Both headlamps deteriorated

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 30 May 2025 167,040 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 31 May 2024 164,931 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2023 160,545 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 154,314 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front corroded into brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Centre exhaust box corroded and weak

Fail 13 Sep 2022 154,314 miles

Centre exhaust box corroded and weak

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front corroded into brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 145,766 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 140,648 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 14 Sep 2020 140,648 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 134,560 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2019 134,552 miles

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 127,231 miles

Brake hose slightly chafed both front perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test seats in rear folded down at time of mot test

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Sep 2018 127,231 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly chafed both front perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test seats in rear folded down at time of mot test

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 118,348 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

seats in rear folded down at time of test seat belts not inspected

water inside o/s rear lamp unit

Fail 14 Sep 2017 118,348 miles

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

o/s front side side marker lamp not working

seats in rear folded down at time of test seat belts not inspected

water inside o/s rear lamp unit

Pass 8 Sep 2016 112,453 miles

rear row of seats not up at time of mot test

Pass 2 Sep 2015 103,015 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 94,217 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Sep 2013 85,430 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 85,430 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 77,434 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 77,434 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Fail 21 Sep 2011 67,107 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 67,107 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 56,138 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 56,138 miles

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 45,480 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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WU56 BBE is a 2006 Volvo XC90 in Blue with a 3,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WU56 BBE, 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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WU56 BBE is a 2006 Volvo XC90, first registered on 18 October 2006.

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