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BH61 PJH

2012 Volvo XC90

Silver Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,881 mi
Last recorded125,881 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC9079,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBH61 PJH
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 125,881 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2025 123,135 miles

Rear hand brake efforts low!

Pass 12 Jan 2024 119,179 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2024 119,179 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2023 106,073 miles

Some General Under Body Age Related Corrosion

Fail 13 Jan 2023 106,072 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Parking Brake Efficiency Only Just Met, May Need Adjustment

Some General Under Body Age Related Corrosion

Pass 29 Oct 2022 104,986 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 95,741 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2021 95,496 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on both inner and outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 86,405 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt FRONT AND REAR

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

front suspension arms bushes worn

Fail 16 Nov 2020 86,405 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt FRONT AND REAR

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

front suspension arms bushes worn

Pass 10 Oct 2019 77,705 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 3 Oct 2019 77,476 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements spacing ( front and rear) (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Oct 2018 68,759 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 63,041 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 50,467 miles

Engine cover & under trays fitted obscuring some components/areas

Nearside Front tyre has a cut deep enough to reach the cords but not in excess of requirements Pirelli Scorpion Zero 255/55/19 111Y XL M&S

Fail 27 May 2016 50,467 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release centre row, buckle not working (5.2.5a)

Engine cover & under trays fitted obscuring some components/areas

Nearside Front tyre has a cut deep enough to reach the cords but not in excess of requirements Pirelli Scorpion Zero 255/55/19 111Y XL M&S

Pass 9 Mar 2015 41,189 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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BH61 PJH is a 2012 Volvo XC90 in Silver with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 BH61 PJH, 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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BH61 PJH is a 2012 Volvo XC90, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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