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YH06 SMX

2006 Volvo XC90

Blue Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

141,629 mi
Last recorded141,629 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2019
Typical for 2006 Volvo XC90101,477 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH06 SMX
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2019 141,629 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2019 141,627 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2018 132,735 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced n/s & o/s (1.7.5a)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s, rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear tyre slightly mishaped

Fail 9 Feb 2018 132,735 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect n/s & o/s (1.8.A.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

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

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

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced n/s & o/s (1.7.5a)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s, rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear tyre slightly mishaped

Fail 5 Feb 2018 132,913 miles

Central Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

front discs lipped

oil leak (needs steaming to find source)

rear discs

Pass 2 Feb 2017 117,254 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Feb 2017 117,254 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 113,627 miles

Front discs lipped and badly corroding on the inside edge

Front head light covers deteriorating

Front wish bone bushes both sides splitting

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Rear tyre bald on inside edge and close to marker bars

child seat fitted to both sides of rear seat

fuel rubber splitting

oil leak on engine

Pass 6 Jun 2015 106,219 miles

front discs badly corroded on inner face

front registration plate cracking

o/s/f tyre bold on inner edge, worn to 2mm

rear tyres cracking

Fail 6 Jun 2015 106,219 miles

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

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

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

front discs badly corroded on inner face

front registration plate cracking

o/s/f tyre bold on inner edge, worn to 2mm

rear tyres cracking

Pass 2 May 2014 98,211 miles

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 13 Jul 2013 92,804 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

front brake discs slightly lipped

rear discs slightly corroded

unable to see thickness of front brake pads due to design of caliper with wheels attached

Fail 13 Jul 2013 92,804 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

front brake discs slightly lipped

rear discs slightly corroded

unable to see thickness of front brake pads due to design of caliper with wheels attached

Pass 21 Jul 2012 86,363 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both front tyres scrubbing on outer edges.

Pass 21 Jul 2011 77,040 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 76,997 miles

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

sill protection fitted

Pass 30 Jul 2010 68,519 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 54,632 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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YH06 SMX is a 2006 Volvo XC90 in Blue with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 YH06 SMX, 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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YH06 SMX is a 2006 Volvo XC90, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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