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BG62 VWV

2012 Volvo XC90

White Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

150,681 mi
Last recorded150,681 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2024
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC9079,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG62 VWV
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2024 150,681 miles

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

Nearside number plate light not working

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

Pass 4 Feb 2023 143,280 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 135,724 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 131,830 miles

advise nearside and offside front inner rack arm joints have play but not excessive

Fail 21 May 2021 131,827 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer jet to pipe under bonnet broken (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

advise nearside and offside front inner rack arm joints have play but not excessive

advise nearside tyre outer shoulder heavily scrubbing off also screw embedded in tyre tread 255x50x19

Pass 14 Oct 2020 123,235 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2020 123,215 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 107,460 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2019 107,337 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2018 92,323 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded and lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 76,565 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 59,890 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2016 58,445 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 44,776 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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BG62 VWV is a 2012 Volvo XC90 in White with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BG62 VWV, 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 BG62 VWV registered?

BG62 VWV is a 2012 Volvo XC90, first registered on 11 December 2012.

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