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WU56 RXH

2006 Volvo XC90

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

165,041 mi
Last recorded165,041 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo XC90101,477 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU56 RXH
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 165,041 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2025 160,266 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 21 Jan 2025 160,265 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/60R18 Pirelli (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Pirelli (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 9 Feb 2024 154,666 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 9 Feb 2024 154,666 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 149,601 miles

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

undertray fitted obstructing view of components

Pass 25 Feb 2022 143,646 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cuts in tread but not excessive (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wearing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2022 143,646 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cuts in tread but not excessive (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wearing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 135,376 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 130,870 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 123,386 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2019 123,386 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 115,015 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 108,105 miles

Nearside Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 101,725 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2016 101,725 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 93,280 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 91,639 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 89,002 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 84,274 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 74,081 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 74,076 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 60,710 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 60,710 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2009 46,892 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 RXH is a 2006 Volvo XC90 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RXH, 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 RXH is a 2006 Volvo XC90, first registered on 14 October 2006.

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