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4948 VB

2012 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

132,146 mi
Last recorded132,146 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC9079,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration4948 VB
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 18 Mar 2026 132,146 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 122,822 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 114,603 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 105,263 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 95,187 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 86,842 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 81,535 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 71,243 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 57,751 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 45,982 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 31,804 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 22,248 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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4948 VB is a 2012 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 4948 VB, 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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What year was 4948 VB registered?

4948 VB is a 2012 Volvo XC90, first registered on 26 April 2012.

Is 4948 VB safe to buy?

The MOT history for 4948 VB shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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