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YY56 RVL

2006 Volvo XC90

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

157,932 mi
Last recorded157,932 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2024
Typical for 2006 Volvo XC90101,477 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY56 RVL
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2024 157,932 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2024 157,932 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect deflection stickers used to correct aim (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 29 Jul 2023 152,781 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 132,223 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 127,507 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 123,739 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2019 123,739 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Apr 2018 116,083 miles

headlight lenses in poor condition

Fail 5 Apr 2018 116,083 miles

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light white light, lens broken (1.2.1e)

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

headlight lenses in poor condition

Pass 11 May 2017 108,285 miles

headlight lenses in poor condition

Fail 5 May 2017 108,036 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

headlight lenses in poor condition

Pass 1 Mar 2016 94,552 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 94,552 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

front tyres wearing down

nearside rear outer light not working

Pass 27 Feb 2015 87,126 miles

Body Damage nearside rear door

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2015 87,126 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Body Damage nearside rear door

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

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

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

Offside Inner Rear 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)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 77,280 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2013 68,961 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

front fog light switch sticking in

rear tyres low in tread

Pass 3 Jan 2013 68,961 miles

front fog light switch sticking in

rear tyres low in tread

Pass 1 Dec 2011 57,867 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2011 57,865 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2010 46,266 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 37,186 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 RVL is a 2006 Volvo XC90 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 RVL, 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 RVL is a 2006 Volvo XC90, first registered on 20 December 2006.

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