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B13 CLU

2012 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

127,838 mi
Last recorded127,838 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC9079,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB13 CLU
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 127,838 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2025 125,341 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 121,149 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 117,242 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 114,480 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 110,758 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2019 106,855 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2018 95,898 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2018 91,275 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a screw in it.

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

Pass 20 Jan 2017 85,053 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened 3rd row (5.2.2a)

Fail 16 Jan 2017 85,053 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt cut sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt 3rd row (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened 3rd row (5.2.2a)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 72,236 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 51,961 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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B13 CLU is a 2012 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 B13 CLU, 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 B13 CLU registered?

B13 CLU is a 2012 Volvo XC90, first registered on 31 March 2012.

Is B13 CLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for B13 CLU shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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