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AF12 ULN

2012 Volvo XC90

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

155,434 mi
Last recorded155,434 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC9079,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 ULN
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 155,434 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2024 149,024 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2023 138,021 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2023 138,021 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2022 133,592 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 125,678 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2021 125,678 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 112,299 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 98,242 miles

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

engine covers and under car covers fitted not allowing full inspection

third row seats folded limiting belt checks

Pass 20 Mar 2018 78,158 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has slight damage to outer side wall

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 Mar 2018 78,158 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear tyre has slight damage to outer side wall

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 65,024 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 45,380 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both bushs (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both bushs (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 Mar 2016 45,379 miles

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

Brake fluid lowe

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both bushs (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm,worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both bushs (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 32,106 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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AF12 ULN is a 2012 Volvo XC90 in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 ULN, 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 AF12 ULN registered?

AF12 ULN is a 2012 Volvo XC90, first registered on 8 March 2012.

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