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AK12 AXU

2012 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

132,283 mi
Last recorded132,283 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC9079,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 AXU
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 132,283 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2024 122,141 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2024 122,141 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2023 110,671 miles

exhaust rusty

Fail 31 Oct 2023 110,671 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust rusty

Pass 13 Oct 2022 97,419 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2022 97,419 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 87,478 miles

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

sill covers fitted covering testable items

Pass 8 Oct 2020 78,993 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2019 69,631 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2019 69,631 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2018 57,309 miles

Rear REAR BELTS NOT FULLY CHECKED [seats down]

Fail 9 Oct 2018 57,304 miles

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

Rear REAR BELTS NOT FULLY CHECKED [seats down]

Pass 30 Oct 2017 43,773 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 31,409 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 28,781 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 25,702 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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AK12 AXU is a 2012 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AK12 AXU, 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 AK12 AXU registered?

AK12 AXU is a 2012 Volvo XC90, first registered on 27 March 2012.

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The MOT history for AK12 AXU shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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