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YL55 SWN

2006 Volvo XC90

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

206,000 mi
Last recorded206,000 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2021
Typical for 2006 Volvo XC90101,477 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL55 SWN
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2021 206,000 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

all rear suspension corroded but not excessive

Pass 30 Dec 2020 198,224 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 188,203 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 179,391 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2017 169,981 miles

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

Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake just met limit may need readjusting

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 22 Jun 2017 169,981 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2016 162,393 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 156,691 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s,o/s (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 142,228 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 140,212 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 131,649 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 127,577 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)

front brake discs slightly worn

nearside door mirror broken and glass broken

nearside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

offside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

rear discs slightly worn

Fail 28 Jan 2013 127,577 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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)

front brake discs slightly worn

nearside door mirror broken and glass broken

nearside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

offside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

rear discs slightly worn

Pass 25 Jan 2012 114,763 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside door mirror glass missing and housing broken

noise from alternator pulley

offside front marker light not working

park assist service required warning light on

Pass 7 Feb 2011 102,270 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine oil level low. Topped up with 1,30ltrs

nearside door mirror glass missing

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

offside door mirror housing insecure

offside front marker light not working

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn on outer edge

park assist service required

tyre size: 235/60R18 V/W

Fail 2 Feb 2011 102,268 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

engine oil level low. Topped up with 1,30ltrs

nearside door mirror glass missing

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

offside door mirror housing insecure

offside front marker light not working

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn on outer edge

park assist service required

tyre size: 235/60R18 V/W

Pass 1 Feb 2010 82,990 miles

nearside front tyre worn slightly on outer edge

Fail 26 Jan 2010 82,990 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake fluid low

nearside front tyre worn slightly on outer edge

Pass 2 Feb 2009 67,051 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2009 67,051 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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YL55 SWN is a 2006 Volvo XC90 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YL55 SWN, 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 YL55 SWN registered?

YL55 SWN is a 2006 Volvo XC90, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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