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AF12 YBR

2012 Volvo XC90

Grey Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

142,503 mi
Last recorded142,503 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC9079,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 YBR
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 142,503 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 136,365 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2023 131,638 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 123,783 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 110,151 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2021 110,151 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 104,269 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 93,587 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 93,468 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 84,089 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 2 Mar 2018 83,697 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output dulled bulb? (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 71,607 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt 3rd row (5.2.2a)

Fail 24 Mar 2017 71,606 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort 24 kgf (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt 3rd row (5.2.2a)

Pass 26 Mar 2016 56,808 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2016 56,808 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 40,302 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 YBR is a 2012 Volvo XC90 in Grey with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YBR, 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 YBR registered?

AF12 YBR is a 2012 Volvo XC90, first registered on 26 March 2012.

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