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YG56 GAU

2006 Volvo XC90

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

130,080 mi
Last recorded130,080 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo XC90101,477 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG56 GAU
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 130,080 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2025 126,423 miles

Offside Front Inner steerig rack hosing slightly worn

Fail 7 Jan 2025 126,423 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2023 121,847 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 120,506 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2022 120,506 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2021 115,764 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 109,388 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2019 106,912 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 100,637 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 9 Oct 2018 100,637 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2017 95,867 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

No smoke recorded at time of test.

Pass 11 Oct 2016 88,415 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 84,569 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 78,848 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 78,848 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 75,684 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 75,684 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 69,553 miles

park brake only just meeting 16% minimum requirement

Pass 7 Oct 2011 63,940 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 59,107 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 50,452 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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YG56 GAU is a 2006 Volvo XC90 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 YG56 GAU, 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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What year was YG56 GAU registered?

YG56 GAU is a 2006 Volvo XC90, first registered on 8 September 2006.

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