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BK12 LZJ

2012 Volvo XC90

White Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

118,669 mi
Last recorded118,669 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC9079,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK12 LZJ
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2025 118,669 miles

Central Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 110,843 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 105,803 miles

Cossosion setting into exhaust components

Engine bay covcers and under covers fitted obscuring some components

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

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective Missing ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing various (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 99,210 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very corroded between vented discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Spare tyre defective missing ()

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn various suspension bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing various perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

engine bay covers and under covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 30 Sep 2021 94,321 miles

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

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge three tyres (5.2.3 (e))

engine bay covers and under covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 19 Oct 2020 91,134 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 87,726 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2020 87,716 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Fail 6 Mar 2020 87,711 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 74,074 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 55,942 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 43,232 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 43,232 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 27,764 miles

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)

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 LZJ 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 78.6%.

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 LZJ, 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 LZJ is a 2012 Volvo XC90, first registered on 23 March 2012.

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