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B3 JLC

2012 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests40 (30 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

153,184 mi
Last recorded153,184 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC9079,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB3 JLC
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

30 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 153,184 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2025 200,668 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2025 152,871 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres worn on the edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 197,479 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 149,207 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2024 149,207 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 194,548 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2023 143,252 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2023 143,249 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2022 189,383 miles

Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (1.6 (d))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 135,334 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 178,555 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2021 125,603 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2021 125,603 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 167,915 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2020 115,488 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2020 115,479 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2019 157,939 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 17 Oct 2019 157,938 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 101,390 miles

All rear seats inaccessible

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

Fail 19 Mar 2019 101,390 miles

All rear seats inaccessible

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2018 146,675 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 81,572 miles

Engine cover,sill covers and under-trays fitted

Pass 25 Oct 2017 133,164 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Oct 2017 133,139 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 59,090 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 120,852 miles

N/S/F side marker lamp in-op.

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bush on axle frame (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Oct 2016 120,852 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

N/S/F side marker lamp in-op.

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bush on axle frame (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 41,586 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 109,892 miles

Centre Front hand brake foot pedal rubber missing

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement requires new front arms as bushes starting to deteriorate ,slight movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 24,607 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2014 99,430 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 88,797 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Nov 2013 88,638 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Nov 2012 73,227 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 26 Nov 2011 51,634 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 36,800 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2009 32,045 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 27,109 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 27,024 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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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B3 JLC is a 2012 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 40 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 B3 JLC, 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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B3 JLC is a 2012 Volvo XC90, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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