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YY56 KWB

2006 Volvo XC90

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

145,168 mi
Last recorded145,168 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo XC90101,477 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY56 KWB
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2025 145,168 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 140,033 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 129,137 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 122,579 miles

Rear seats unaccessable

Fail 10 Nov 2021 122,579 miles

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

Rear seats unaccessable

Pass 22 Oct 2020 115,527 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 105,593 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 95,081 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 84,080 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 75,740 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 72,551 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 69,847 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 67,082 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2013 67,082 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 63,567 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Oct 2011 55,965 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 48,251 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 39,269 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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YY56 KWB is a 2006 Volvo XC90 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KWB, 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 KWB is a 2006 Volvo XC90, first registered on 6 December 2006.

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