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AF12 SRO

2012 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

164,779 mi
Last recorded164,779 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC9079,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 SRO
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 164,779 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2026 164,779 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction glow plug relay issue fault cleared (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 160,341 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 152,352 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front cracked (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2023 145,061 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 137,912 miles

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

slight internal play in steering rack

Pass 25 Feb 2021 130,012 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 122,385 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2020 122,383 miles

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

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 112,718 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2019 112,718 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 100,081 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2018 100,081 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing 3rd row (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing 3rd row (5.2.2a)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 82,045 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2017 82,045 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 65,382 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 47,927 miles

Nearside Rear 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 SRO is a 2012 Volvo XC90 in Black 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 AF12 SRO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF12 SRO registered?

AF12 SRO is a 2012 Volvo XC90, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is AF12 SRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF12 SRO shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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