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XIW 6850

2006 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

180,887 mi
Last recorded180,887 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo XC90101,477 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXIW 6850
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 180,887 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2024 175,673 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2024 175,657 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2023 168,443 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2023 168,436 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2022 159,626 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear lens slightly damage covered with tape.

Pass 30 Nov 2021 156,739 miles

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective deteriorated (3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyre`s inner edge`s worn (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Nov 2021 156,739 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn tie bar front bush debonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn tie bar front bush debonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective deteriorated (3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyre`s inner edge`s worn (5.2.3 (e))

rear exhaust system mounting brackets corroded and broken

Pass 30 Oct 2020 154,420 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn and cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyre`s inner wedge`s worn (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Oct 2020 154,420 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn and cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyre`s inner wedge`s worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 150,678 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 150,677 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking Reservoir (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 140,906 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 132,697 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2X rear ()

Fail 13 Apr 2017 132,697 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2X rear ()

Pass 13 Apr 2016 122,163 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 115,305 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)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 17 Mar 2015 115,288 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 106,658 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 13 Mar 2014 106,652 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 97,990 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear tyres wearing at outer edge

both sides front lower arm bushes starting to crack and perish

Fail 27 Feb 2013 97,990 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear tyres wearing at outer edge

both sides front lower arm bushes starting to crack and perish

Pass 22 Mar 2012 90,971 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2012 90,971 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 89,105 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

slight crack on nearside front windscreen area (not in drivers view)

Pass 3 Dec 2010 80,763 miles

Nearside Rear 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 5 Feb 2009 56,428 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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XIW 6850 is a 2006 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 XIW 6850, 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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XIW 6850 is a 2006 Volvo XC90, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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