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YG56 GHF

2006 Volvo XC90

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

171,944 mi
Last recorded171,944 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo XC90101,477 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG56 GHF
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 171,944 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2026 171,943 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 168,498 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2025 168,495 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up going wrong way (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Seat belt not functioning as intended unable to check all rear seat belts (7.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2024 162,784 miles

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 23 Jan 2024 162,751 miles

Offside Front Power steering component leaking Around pipe fixing flange area on steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2023 162,013 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 161,485 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All 4 front and back (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 159,335 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 153,574 miles

Front upper engine brace is worn on bushes engine adequately supported

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

bonnet does not stay in upright position

headlamps appear masked condition on lense however show aim during test

Fail 18 Mar 2020 153,574 miles

Front upper engine brace is worn on bushes engine adequately supported

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

bonnet does not stay in upright position

headlamps appear masked condition on lense however show aim during test

Pass 8 Mar 2019 139,059 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 124,578 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2018 124,174 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 110,933 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 94,407 miles

No exhaust emissions detected, no print out.

Pass 28 Feb 2015 77,073 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2015 77,071 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2014 63,155 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 63,155 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 45,148 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 40,390 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 35,025 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 26,952 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 GHF is a 2006 Volvo XC90 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 GHF, 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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YG56 GHF is a 2006 Volvo XC90, first registered on 19 September 2006.

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