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AF12 SOC

2012 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

199,970 mi
Last recorded199,970 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC9079,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 SOC
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 199,970 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2026 199,970 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2025 188,485 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 180,923 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre slightly out of shape

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

parking brake effort only just met

Fail 15 Dec 2023 180,912 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre slightly out of shape

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

Rear underside surface rust

Pass 29 Nov 2022 164,555 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front side marker light not working

Pass 14 Dec 2021 147,735 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 134,572 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2020 134,497 miles

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

Offside Front marker lamp not working

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

both rear tyres getting low

Pass 4 Dec 2019 125,344 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2019 125,344 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick all (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Dec 2018 113,571 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2018 113,571 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 98,883 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2017 98,883 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick All front (3.5.1g)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 84,310 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2016 84,310 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 69,056 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 53,644 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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AF12 SOC is a 2012 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 AF12 SOC, 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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AF12 SOC is a 2012 Volvo XC90, first registered on 2 March 2012.

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