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AJ12 KHV

2012 Volvo XC90

Red Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

165,349 mi
Last recorded165,349 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC9079,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 KHV
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 165,349 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing unevenly

o/s/r brake pads wearing low

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2025 156,394 miles

coil springs corroded

front tyres wearing unevenly

handbrake efficiency poor

Pass 6 Feb 2024 142,391 miles

coil springs corroded

front brake discs corroded

o/s/r tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 8 Feb 2023 121,834 miles

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

front brake flexi hoses ferrules corroded

n/s/r tyre wearing unevenly

Fail 8 Feb 2023 121,834 miles

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

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

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

front brake flexi hoses ferrules corroded

n/s/r tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 7 Feb 2022 98,142 miles

front brake discs corroded

n/s/r tyre wearing unevenly

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 7 Feb 2022 98,138 miles

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

front brake discs corroded

n/s/r tyre wearing unevenly

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2021 78,291 miles

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front brake discs corroded

handbrake efficiency poor

n/s/r tyre wearing unevenly

o/s/r tyre wearing unevenly with no visible outer tread

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 17 Feb 2020 71,579 miles

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2020 71,502 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 60,122 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 47,833 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 35,356 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 29,773 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 29,773 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 20,117 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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AJ12 KHV is a 2012 Volvo XC90 in Red with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AJ12 KHV, 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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AJ12 KHV is a 2012 Volvo XC90, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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