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B4 MAL

2012 Volvo XC90

Silver Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

143,390 mi
Last recorded143,390 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC9079,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB4 MAL
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 30 Dec 2025 143,390 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2024 127,437 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2023 110,727 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 92,410 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2021 78,170 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 62,387 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 62,152 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 59,488 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 50,110 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc starting to corrode

Pass 4 Dec 2017 41,571 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 29,830 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 21,822 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 15 Dec 2014 14,518 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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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B4 MAL is a 2012 Volvo XC90 in Silver with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 B4 MAL, 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 B4 MAL registered?

B4 MAL is a 2012 Volvo XC90, first registered on 11 January 2012.

Is B4 MAL safe to buy?

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