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14 DBL

2012 Volvo XC90

Silver Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

178,314 mi
Last recorded178,314 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC9079,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration14 DBL
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 178,314 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both O/Side and N/Side ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both O/Side and N/Side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Apr 2026 178,314 miles

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both O/Side and N/Side ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both O/Side and N/Side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 160,172 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

slight lift o/s/f steering rack joint

Pass 8 Apr 2024 142,618 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm still 1.4mm useable tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm still 1.4mm useable tread. (5.2.3 (e))

SRS Airbag service required.

Vehicle presented with n/s/f sidelight in-op, however started working when bonnet closed. Possible dirty contact/faulty bulb.

plastic skirts fitted to outer sills.

Pass 3 Apr 2023 126,642 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2023 126,642 miles

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 106,788 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 93,328 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2021 93,328 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 77,721 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2019 77,708 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Sep 2018 62,867 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 62,689 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 62,689 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 30 May 2017 58,151 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 55,719 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 41,722 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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14 DBL is a 2012 Volvo XC90 in Silver with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2012 Volvo XC90 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 79,964 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 14 DBL, 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 14 years old, this Volvo XC90 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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14 DBL is a 2012 Volvo XC90, first registered on 8 August 2012.

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