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AO12 XRS

2012 Volvo XC90

Grey Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

166,309 mi
Last recorded166,309 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC9079,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 XRS
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 166,309 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2025 166,294 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2025 166,281 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Driver's seat moving inadvertently (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Sep 2024 158,116 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 150,752 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 145,003 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2022 145,003 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended *** RELEASE UNDER LOAD STICKING *** (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 134,975 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect **** VERY POOR DAMPING **** (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect **** VERY POOR DAMPING **** (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 Jun 2021 134,975 miles

Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose excessively corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended *** DOES NOT RELEASE UNDER LOAD *** (7.1.2 (d))

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (4.10 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge **** TYRE AT 2.4MM **** (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect **** VERY POOR DAMPING **** (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing *** PERISHING IN TREAD *** (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge **** TYRE AT 2.2MM **** LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6MM **** (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect **** VERY POOR DAMPING **** (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 125,833 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2020 125,833 miles

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

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended fog lamp (4.10 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2019 115,797 miles

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2018 101,102 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 87,407 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 73,421 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 62,224 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 53,745 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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AO12 XRS is a 2012 Volvo XC90 in Grey 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 AO12 XRS, 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 AO12 XRS registered?

AO12 XRS is a 2012 Volvo XC90, first registered on 21 June 2012.

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