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AV12 WAE

2012 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

123,431 mi
Last recorded123,431 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC9079,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 WAE
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 123,431 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2024 117,390 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2024 117,385 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour wing mirror (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2023 109,327 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2023 109,327 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 102,905 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 96,194 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2022 96,145 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 87,352 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2021 87,352 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 79,304 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 66,774 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2017 53,339 miles

Engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Under trays fitted no allowing full inspection

Pass 1 Jul 2016 42,432 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2016 42,431 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 29,725 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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AV12 WAE is a 2012 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,401cc 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 AV12 WAE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AV12 WAE registered?

AV12 WAE is a 2012 Volvo XC90, first registered on 22 June 2012.

Is AV12 WAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV12 WAE shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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