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AY12 YCJ

2012 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

130,089 mi
Last recorded130,089 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC9079,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 130,089 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2025 117,405 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 102,573 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 96,455 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2023 96,455 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2022 87,947 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 82,099 miles

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

engine cover & undertray fitted

Pass 27 Jan 2020 76,306 miles

engine cover & undertray fitted

Pass 10 Jan 2019 68,533 miles

engine cover & undertray fitted

Fail 10 Jan 2019 68,533 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed and heavy outer edge wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front tyres heavily worn on the outer edge

engine cover & undertray fitted

Pass 15 Jan 2018 62,674 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 52,835 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2016 39,639 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015 28,116 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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AY12 YCJ is a 2012 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YCJ, 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 YCJ registered?

AY12 YCJ is a 2012 Volvo XC90, first registered on 3 March 2012.

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