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YX06 NVS

2006 Volvo XC90

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

169,729 mi
Last recorded169,729 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo XC90101,477 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX06 NVS
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 169,729 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency only just met

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 16 Mar 2026 169,729 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency only just met

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Mar 2025 159,674 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met

Fail 20 Mar 2025 159,674 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met

Pass 31 Jan 2024 154,733 miles

Central Front OIL DIPSTICK HEAD BROKEN OFF

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive HEAVY BUT NOT EXCESSIVE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective REAR BRACKET BROKEN (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 31 Jan 2024 154,733 miles

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

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

Central Front OIL DIPSTICK HEAD BROKEN OFF

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive HEAVY BUT NOT EXCESSIVE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective REAR BRACKET BROKEN (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 148,814 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2023 148,814 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER AND OUTER EDGES ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2021 138,607 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 130,559 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel damaged!

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Nov 2020 130,349 miles

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel damaged!

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 125,732 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2018 121,941 miles

Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2018 121,941 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 119,374 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 113,853 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 104,960 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 96,604 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 12 Feb 2015 96,604 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2014 88,675 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2014 88,670 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Feb 2013 80,206 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 71,120 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2012 71,120 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)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 62,198 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 62,194 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2010 55,304 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 55,304 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 47,458 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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YX06 NVS is a 2006 Volvo XC90 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 YX06 NVS, 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 YX06 NVS registered?

YX06 NVS is a 2006 Volvo XC90, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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