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AF62 VYL

2012 Volvo XC90

White Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

159,525 mi
Last recorded159,525 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC9079,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF62 VYL
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 159,525 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 154,256 miles

advise under trays fitted

Pass 28 Jul 2023 150,256 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2022 141,246 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2022 141,246 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2021 129,398 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 117,239 miles

Central Exhaust flange bolts corroded.

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2020 117,237 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust flange bolts corroded.

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 103,005 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald outer (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on outer. Worn on inner (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear occasional seats stowed at time of test

Fail 17 Jul 2019 103,005 miles

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald outer (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on outer. Worn on inner (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear occasional seats stowed at time of test

Pass 17 Jul 2018 85,699 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2018 85,699 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2017 70,904 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2017 70,904 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2016 52,583 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 34,710 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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AF62 VYL is a 2012 Volvo XC90 in White 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 AF62 VYL, 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 AF62 VYL registered?

AF62 VYL is a 2012 Volvo XC90, first registered on 14 September 2012.

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