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AJ61 HVY

2012 Volvo XC90

Red Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

137,293 mi
Last recorded137,293 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC9079,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ61 HVY
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 137,293 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Feb 2025 132,337 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 125,255 miles

Bonnet Struts Weak

Traction Control Lamp on

Fail 6 Feb 2024 125,251 miles

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

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

Bonnet Struts Weak

Traction Control Lamp on

Pass 2 Feb 2023 114,636 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT NEEDS REPLACEING (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 103,520 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps no lamps fitted at time of test (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Jan 2022 103,520 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front All position lamps no lamps fitted at time of test (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 95,813 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2020 87,328 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2020 87,328 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Feb 2019 77,868 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 65,034 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 54,533 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 43,036 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 30,770 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 30,001 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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AJ61 HVY 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 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AJ61 HVY, 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 AJ61 HVY registered?

AJ61 HVY is a 2012 Volvo XC90, first registered on 31 January 2012.

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