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BU12 YWM

2012 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

154,798 mi
Last recorded154,798 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC9079,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU12 YWM
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 154,798 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2026 154,743 miles

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

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2025 141,173 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2024 134,535 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2024 134,350 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 126,449 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2022 119,917 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2021 114,092 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 107,533 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2019 100,157 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2018 93,095 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 81,696 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2016 64,803 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 64,803 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 44,737 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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BU12 YWM is a 2012 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BU12 YWM, 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 BU12 YWM registered?

BU12 YWM is a 2012 Volvo XC90, first registered on 14 March 2012.

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