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YY56 GXL

2006 Volvo XC90

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

152,986 mi
Last recorded152,986 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2018
Typical for 2006 Volvo XC90101,477 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY56 GXL
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2018 152,986 miles

engine cover fitted

Offside front to rear brake pipe corroding

both front brake discs corroded on inner faces

both front headlights becoming opac

both front tyres worn on inner edges

both rear lower suspension arm inner bushes splitting

both rear trailing arm front bushes splitting

Fail 4 Aug 2018 152,966 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside front to rear brake pipe corroding

both front brake discs corroded on inner faces

both front headlights becoming opac

both front tyres worn on inner edges

both rear lower suspension arm inner bushes splitting

both rear trailing arm front bushes splitting

engine cover fitted

Pass 8 Aug 2017 148,463 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 7 Aug 2017 148,463 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016 143,247 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 143,247 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2015 140,499 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

parking brake very poor

Pass 4 Dec 2014 135,530 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 112,924 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2013 112,924 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 90,478 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 68,778 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2011 68,778 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2010 47,067 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 47,067 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 36,738 miles

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

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

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

nearside and offside steering rack arms have slight play under load

rear brake discs slightly pitted around edges

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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YY56 GXL is a 2006 Volvo XC90 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YY56 GXL, 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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YY56 GXL is a 2006 Volvo XC90, first registered on 16 October 2006.

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