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X99 DRH

2006 Volvo XC90

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

179,067 mi
Last recorded179,067 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo XC90101,477 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX99 DRH
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 179,067 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 174,280 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 159,408 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust back box blow

Fail 21 Mar 2024 159,407 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust back box blow

Pass 31 Mar 2023 146,941 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 136,146 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also has a nail in the tyre (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 124,132 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 113,200 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2020 113,035 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 104,212 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 104,212 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 102,227 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

General underbody corrosion noted

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

Oil leak from rear diff, ns driveshaft seal

Fail 27 Apr 2018 102,227 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

General underbody corrosion noted

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

Oil leak from rear diff, ns driveshaft seal

Pass 25 Apr 2017 98,984 miles

Corrosion noted on rear suspension components

Pass 30 Apr 2016 97,799 miles

BOTH front brake discs worn corroded and pitted

BOTH front coil springs corroded

Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH front (4.1.E.1)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2015 94,265 miles

BOTH front brake discs worn, corroded and pitted on inner face

rear exhaust mounting broken but system fully supported

Pass 25 Apr 2014 89,172 miles

BOTH front brake discs worn and corroded

BOTH rear brake discs worn and corroded

rear exhaust mountings corroded

Fail 11 Apr 2013 83,263 miles

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

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

offside front wheel bearing has slight roughness

Pass 11 Apr 2013 83,263 miles

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

offside front wheel bearing has slight roughness

Pass 5 Apr 2012 76,374 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 62,024 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2011 62,004 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 46,260 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 46,162 miles

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

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

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

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

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

movement in n/s/f wishbone rear bush

movement in o/s/f wishbone rear bush

Pass 21 Feb 2009 36,416 miles

front discs corroded and worn rear pads worn low surface corrosion to exhaust engine/diff oil leaks engine undertray fitted all tyres wearing on edges

Fail 21 Feb 2009 36,416 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

front discs corroded and worn rear pads worn low surface corrosion to exhaust engine/diff oil leaks engine undertray fitted all tyres wearing on edges

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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X99 DRH is a 2006 Volvo XC90 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 X99 DRH, 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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X99 DRH is a 2006 Volvo XC90, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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