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A20 PPE

2012 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

116,353 mi
Last recorded116,353 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC9079,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 PPE
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 116,353 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened CORRODED (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2025 116,340 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened CORRODED (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 108,994 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front 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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

REAR SUBFRAME CORRODED

Pass 2 Nov 2023 104,704 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 100,766 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 97,265 miles

advise oil leak

Fail 21 Oct 2021 97,265 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam not working when first switched on (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam not working when first switched on (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam not working when first switched on (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam not working when first switched on (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working not working when headlamp switch on (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both not working when headlamp switch first switched on (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

advise oil leak

Pass 7 Jan 2021 85,571 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 78,823 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2020 78,823 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended THIRD ROW (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 66,123 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2018 57,756 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 46,879 miles

Rear rear belts not fully checked [seats down]

Pass 7 Jan 2016 35,903 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 25,135 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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A20 PPE is a 2012 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 A20 PPE, 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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A20 PPE is a 2012 Volvo XC90, first registered on 30 January 2012.

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