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6 AKW

2012 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

104,054 mi
Last recorded104,054 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC9079,964 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration6 AKW
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 104,054 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 95,822 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 84,207 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2023 84,207 miles

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords BOTH FRONT TYRES AND BALD ON OUTER EDGES (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 74,277 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 68,826 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 68,532 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 68,253 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 56,150 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2018 56,149 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2017 44,890 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2017 44,890 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Inner disc facing pitted

Pass 2 Dec 2015 33,898 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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6 AKW is a 2012 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 6 AKW, 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 6 AKW registered?

6 AKW is a 2012 Volvo XC90, first registered on 10 December 2012.

Is 6 AKW safe to buy?

The MOT history for 6 AKW shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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