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BK12 EYU

2012 Volvo XC90

Grey Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

127,890 mi
Last recorded127,890 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC9079,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK12 EYU
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 127,890 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH FRONT (1.1.12 (f) (i))

ENGINE COVERS AND UNDERTRAYS FITTED

EXHAUST CORRODED

FUEL FILTER DAMP

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

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2026 127,890 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235 65 17 108vxl (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH FRONT (1.1.12 (f) (i))

ENGINE COVERS AND UNDERTRAYS FITTED

EXHAUST CORRODED

FUEL FILTER DAMP

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2025 115,140 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2024 102,388 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside rear and offside rear ()

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

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2024 102,388 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside rear and offside rear ()

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2023 89,980 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2023 89,980 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2022 79,123 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2022 78,951 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2021 68,289 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 64,374 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2020 64,367 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2020 64,290 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2019 59,398 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 53,822 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 46,642 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 43,713 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (3.6.B.4d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt rear (5.2.2a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust corroded.various components corroded.o/s/f wing damaged.interior mirror insecure.plastic covers fitted.rear tyres splitting in tread.

Fail 12 Dec 2016 43,713 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (3.6.B.4d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt rear (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust corroded.various components corroded.o/s/f wing damaged.interior mirror insecure.plastic covers fitted.rear tyres splitting in tread.

Pass 21 Dec 2015 34,751 miles

exhaust corroding.various components corroding.various body damage.

plastic covers fitted.rear tyres perishing.

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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BK12 EYU is a 2012 Volvo XC90 in Grey with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 BK12 EYU, 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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BK12 EYU is a 2012 Volvo XC90, first registered on 12 July 2012.

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