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AF12 UNN

2012 Volvo XC90

Silver Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

183,869 mi
Last recorded183,869 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC9079,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 UNN
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 183,869 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arms bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lamp damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All rear subframe bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive All rear subframe mounting areas corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All rear suspension arms bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2025 183,864 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop link arm upper ball joint gaiter split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

Exhaust system deteriorated

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arms bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lamp damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All rear subframe bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive All rear subframe mounting areas corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All rear suspension arms bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 166,893 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs deteriorated on inside edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner wheel rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rears (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rears (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres treads low on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Oct 2024 166,893 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Exhaust system deteriorated

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs deteriorated on inside edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner wheel rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rears (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rears (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres treads low on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 152,782 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Fail 27 Sep 2023 152,773 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2022 145,558 miles

engine system service msg on display

Fail 1 Nov 2022 145,459 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure flange bolts corroded away (6.1.2 (a))

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

engine system service msg on display

Pass 5 Nov 2021 133,375 miles

Central Front Lower Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2021 133,372 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Central Front Lower Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 131,218 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2021 131,218 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 102,149 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2019 102,149 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 88,180 miles

Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear wishbone nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2017 69,342 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 56,218 miles

advanced wear rear brake pads

Fail 29 Apr 2016 56,218 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

advanced wear rear brake pads

Pass 27 Apr 2015 41,693 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 41,693 miles

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

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 UNN is a 2012 Volvo XC90 in Silver with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 UNN, 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 UNN is a 2012 Volvo XC90, first registered on 26 March 2012.

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