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AY12 AOW

2012 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

138,828 mi
Last recorded138,828 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC9079,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY12 AOW
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2024 138,828 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2023 125,036 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 10 Nov 2023 124,856 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Nov 2022 108,867 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn.

Pass 25 Jul 2022 108,400 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2022 108,399 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2021 96,963 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 84,671 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2020 84,671 miles

Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 70,020 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2018 55,612 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 48,320 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to testable limit (3.5.1g)

Fail 24 Jul 2017 48,320 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed large cut with cords showing (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to testable limit (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit middle band on legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 36,041 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt middle row ()

Pass 22 Jul 2015 24,812 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 24,811 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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AY12 AOW 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 AY12 AOW, 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 AY12 AOW registered?

AY12 AOW is a 2012 Volvo XC90, first registered on 20 July 2012.

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