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AJ12 KJX

2012 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

148,857 mi
Last recorded148,857 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC9079,964 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 KJX
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 148,857 miles

CHIP IN SCREEN

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH FRONT ()

Pass 26 Mar 2025 140,804 miles

both front steering arms slight play

Fail 26 Mar 2025 140,803 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front tyre worn edges low outer edge

Offside Front tyre worn edges worn low outer edge

both front steering arms slight play

Pass 18 Mar 2024 135,894 miles

Both front lower suspension arm front bushes slightly worn, perished, and splitting

Both front lower suspension arm rear bushes perished and split

Both front tyres outer edge worn

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front registration plate damaged

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

Pass 17 Mar 2023 128,934 miles

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

Offside Front Outer cv boot damp with grease

both front steering arm inner joints slight play

Fail 16 Mar 2023 128,934 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer cv boot damp with grease

both front steering arm inner joints slight play

Pass 23 Mar 2022 117,469 miles

Offside Front Outer c/v boot damp with grease

play both front steering arms

Pass 19 Mar 2021 106,931 miles

Nearside Front tyre slightly worn outer edge

Offside Front steering arm slight play

front brake discs worn

Pass 25 Mar 2020 94,422 miles

front discs lipped

fuel tank filler pipes look damp ut no leak found

n/s/r tyre worn

Fail 25 Mar 2020 94,422 miles

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

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

front discs lipped

fuel tank filler pipes look damp ut no leak found

n/s/r tyre worn

Pass 20 Feb 2019 79,482 miles

Offside Front steering arm slight play

front brake discs slightly worn

under tray fitted

Fail 20 Feb 2019 79,479 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front steering arm slight play

front brake discs slightly worn

under tray fitted

Pass 28 Mar 2018 68,281 miles

Slight wear nearside rear tyre outer edge

Pass 10 Jun 2016 52,948 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 52,946 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 41,254 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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AJ12 KJX is a 2012 Volvo XC90 in Black 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 AJ12 KJX, 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 KJX is a 2012 Volvo XC90, first registered on 4 July 2012.

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