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YX56 LZJ

2006 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

145,425 mi
Last recorded145,425 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo XC90101,477 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX56 LZJ
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 145,425 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2025 141,250 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2025 141,250 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 135,764 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2024 135,764 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2023 130,445 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 126,472 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2022 126,472 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working Door mirror repeater. (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 121,123 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 117,718 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2020 117,714 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Lower bulb. (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 113,356 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2019 113,356 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 107,605 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm in places of tyre tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 103,029 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 24 Apr 2017 103,026 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Feb 2016 91,428 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 91,428 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 76,237 miles

offside rear brake disc corrodeing

Fail 6 Mar 2015 76,237 miles

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

offide front brake disc corrodeing on inner surface

offside rear brake disc corrodeing

Pass 12 Mar 2014 64,389 miles

no print out was produced due to low emissions

Pass 30 Aug 2013 61,034 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 50,002 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 6 Sep 2012 50,002 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 21 Sep 2011 39,316 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 39,316 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Sep 2010 31,637 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 31,634 miles

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

both rear brake discs very pitted on outer surfaces.

Pass 22 Sep 2009 23,104 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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YX56 LZJ is a 2006 Volvo XC90 in Black 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 YX56 LZJ, 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 YX56 LZJ registered?

YX56 LZJ is a 2006 Volvo XC90, first registered on 23 September 2006.

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