2006 Volvo XC90 2.4L Diesel · RF06 VYJ
2006 Volvo XC90 (2.4L, diesel). First registered 30 Jun 2006. Recorded mileage 149,248 miles. MOT valid until 27 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO XC90
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 149,248 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RF06 VYJ Key Findings
- 29 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/04/2026
- 149,248 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 11 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (21 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RF06 VYJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
29 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Volvo Xc90 (RF06 VYJ) between June 2009 and April 2026.
The record contains 18 passes and 11 failures.
The most recent test on 15 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 11 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (21 issues), Suspension (16 issues), Tyres (15 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 37 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
RF06 VYJ Mileage History
- 29/06/200952,876 mi
- 01/07/201074,925 mi+22,049 mi
- 30/06/201194,725 mi+19,800 mi
- 01/07/201194,736 mi+11 mi
- 21/06/2012111,579 mi+16,843 mi
- 11/06/2013117,854 mi+6,275 mi
- 12/06/2013117,860 mi+6 mi
- 30/06/2014124,974 mi+7,114 mi
- 16/06/2015127,450 mi+2,476 mi
- 10/06/2016130,836 mi+3,386 mi
- 19/06/2017133,518 mi+2,682 mi
- 19/06/2017133,524 mi+6 mi
- 21/06/2018135,851 mi+2,327 mi
- 29/06/2018135,867 mi+16 mi
- 20/06/2019137,542 mi+1,675 mi
- 28/06/2019137,565 mi+23 mi
- 23/06/2020139,136 mi+1,571 mi
- 24/06/2020139,142 mi+6 mi
- 22/06/2021140,694 mi+1,552 mi
- 28/06/2022142,122 mi+1,428 mi
- 06/07/2022142,186 mi+64 mi
- 02/06/2023143,763 mi+1,577 mi
- 02/08/2023143,920 mi+157 mi
- 09/04/2024144,866 mi+946 mi
- 29/04/2024144,951 mi+85 mi
- 11/04/2025146,840 mi+1,889 mi
- 24/04/2025146,937 mi+97 mi
- 15/04/2026149,248 mi+2,311 mi
- 15/04/2026149,248 mi
Average of roughly 5,739 miles per year across 29 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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- AWD / DEM module failureModerate
Haldex pump or DEM faults can quietly disable the rear axle, leaving the XC90 driving like a front-wheel-drive car until traction is really needed.
- Automatic gearbox wearSerious
Heavy towing and long service intervals can leave the automatic box flaring, thumping or slipping under load.
- Front suspension arm and top mount wearModerate
The heavy nose wears front bushes, top mounts and drop links, giving the familiar XC90 knock over poor UK roads.
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