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2006 VOLVO XC90
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- Registration SW56CYA
- Manufacturer VOLVO
- Model XC90
- Year 2006
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2401cc
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- Expires 17 Oct 2026
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
18 Oct 2025
Pass
Mileage: 141,743 MI
Expiry date: 17 Oct 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear sub frame corroded
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
15 Oct 2025
Fail
Mileage: 141,714 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear sub frame corroded
1 Oct 2024
Pass
Mileage: 136,530 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))
- Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
23 Sep 2024
Fail
Mileage: 136,524 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
22 Sep 2023
Pass
Mileage: 127,658 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- under shields fitted
22 Sep 2023
Fail
Mileage: 127,657 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) Dangerous
- Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- under shields fitted
22 Sep 2022
Pass
Mileage: 119,786 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2023 11 Jun 202616 Sep 2022
Fail
Mileage: 119,784 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Upper Engine mounting excessively loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front side marker light not working
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
17 Sep 2021
Pass
Mileage: 110,267 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside headlamp lens deteriorated
- Nearside headlamp lens deteriorated
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
30 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 98,491 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2021 11 Jun 202620 Nov 2019
Pass
Mileage: 93,850 MI
Expiry date: 27 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/60/18 (5.2.3 (e))
22 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 84,853 MI
Expiry date: 27 Nov 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- rear most seats stowed away/unable to test seat belts
- headlight lenses deteriorated/beam image OK
- engine cover fitted
- bonnet struts not holding
20 Nov 2018
Fail
Mileage: 84,853 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- rear most seats stowed away/unable to test seat belts
- headlight lenses deteriorated/beam image OK
- engine cover fitted
- bonnet struts not holding
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside excessive under load ()
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
28 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 75,534 MI
Expiry date: 27 Nov 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- rear seats stowed
- o/s/f tyre inner and outer edges bald
26 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 62,890 MI
Expiry date: 21 Nov 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- handbrake travel long and poor effort
25 Oct 2016
Fail
Mileage: 62,890 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Advisory notice item(s)
- handbrake travel long and poor effort
- front discs lipped and worn
26 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 50,658 MI
Expiry date: 21 Nov 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- movement in steering rack inner joints
- front brake pads worn low
23 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 40,249 MI
Expiry date: 21 Nov 2015 11 Jun 202622 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 33,122 MI
Expiry date: 21 Nov 2014 11 Jun 202629 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 23,008 MI
Expiry date: 28 Oct 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
29 Oct 2012
Fail
Mileage: 23,008 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
24 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 13,680 MI
Expiry date: 23 Oct 2012 11 Jun 202618 Oct 2010
Pass
Mileage: 10,470 MI
Expiry date: 17 Oct 2011 11 Jun 20264 Dec 2009
Pass
Mileage: 7,664 MI
Expiry date: 8 Dec 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- 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)
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SW56CYA was registered on 2006-12-08
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