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YA55 GUW

2006 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

178,560 mi
Last recorded178,560 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo XC90101,477 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA55 GUW
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 178,560 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various spots (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2025 170,238 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2024 162,683 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 162,181 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame 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))

Pass 29 Jan 2022 160,950 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 157,695 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2020 153,305 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

both headlamp lens cloudy

Fail 23 Jan 2020 153,305 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

both headlamp lens cloudy

Pass 30 Jan 2019 144,058 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2019 144,058 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2018 137,662 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 128,649 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

both rear tyres wearing low on inner edges

rear exhaust bracket corroded & loose

Pass 5 Feb 2016 112,846 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2016 112,844 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release middle seat (5.2.5a)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 102,121 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2015 102,119 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 87,780 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014 87,775 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 78,937 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2013 78,937 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 69,136 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 61,205 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 61,205 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 25 Jan 2011 61,168 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

nearside front Brake disc worn

offside rear Brake disc worn

Pass 29 Jan 2010 51,308 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 51,303 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2009 38,743 miles

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

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

emissions not detected

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

offside/nearside wiper blades in poor condition

Fail 15 Dec 2008 38,562 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 15 Dec 2008 38,562 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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YA55 GUW is a 2006 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 YA55 GUW, 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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YA55 GUW is a 2006 Volvo XC90, first registered on 23 January 2006.

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