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AF12 YSJ

2012 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

128,494 mi
Last recorded128,494 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC9079,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 128,494 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2025 116,278 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Fail 17 Apr 2025 116,278 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 102,430 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Apr 2024 102,291 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 May 2023 90,491 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

nearside front tyre badly warn on outer edge

nearside rear nail in tyre

tested with 4 seats

Pass 26 May 2022 77,102 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted..

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

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

both rear hub assemblies noisy/squeaky

slight knock /noise at transmission/suspension

tested with 4 seats

Pass 21 May 2021 67,906 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted..

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

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

both rear hub assemblies noisy/squeaky

Pass 5 Jun 2020 62,764 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted..

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

Fail 26 May 2020 62,690 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Engine cover and under trays fitted..

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 54,215 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged ***Strong Advise*** (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged ***Strong Advise*** (5.2.3 (j))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 47,604 miles

Covers fitted to engine and under car obscuring view of some testable items

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 20 Mar 2018 47,603 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Covers fitted to engine and under car obscuring view of some testable items

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 41,065 miles

Covers fitted to engine and under car obscuring view of some items

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 34,712 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

covers fitted to engine and under car

front wipers in poor condition

headlamp switch stiff to turn

Fail 24 Mar 2016 34,712 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

covers fitted to engine and under car

front wipers in poor condition

headlamp switch stiff to turn

Pass 5 Mar 2015 26,416 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

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