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AJ62 MRX

2012 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

139,174 mi
Last recorded139,174 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC9079,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ62 MRX
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 139,174 miles

Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Nearside on 2mm 235/60/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 12 Dec 2025 139,151 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated heat damage (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated deteriorating/ pad is turning into dust (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Nearside on 2mm 235/60/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2024 127,033 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2024 127,026 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2023 111,993 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2022 95,637 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 83,693 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 81,627 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2021 81,627 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side reading low (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2020 76,664 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2020 76,664 miles

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 71,158 miles

screen has stone chips

Pass 23 Jan 2018 64,196 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush starting to deteriorate (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush starting to deteriorate (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear lamp cluster lens cracked / reverse lamp

Pass 29 Mar 2017 58,395 miles

nearside front tyre worn on the outer edge

screen is damaged

Pass 17 Mar 2016 50,413 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

tyres wearing uneven due to wheel alignment fault

Fail 17 Mar 2016 50,413 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

tyres wearing uneven due to wheel alignment fault

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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AJ62 MRX 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 AJ62 MRX, 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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AJ62 MRX is a 2012 Volvo XC90, first registered on 28 December 2012.

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