MOT Status
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166,309 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
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
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
How Reliable is the Volvo XC90?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is AO12 XRS safe to buy?
The MOT history for AO12 XRS 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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