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BV12 OVO

2012 Volvo XC90

Silver Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

205,310 mi
Last recorded205,310 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC9079,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV12 OVO
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 205,310 miles

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Parking break (1.2.1 (c))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 200,750 miles

Parking Break Need Adjustment

Pass 7 Oct 2023 192,592 miles

Parking Break Need Adjustment

Fail 7 Oct 2023 192,592 miles

Parking Break Need Adjustment

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

Pass 13 Aug 2022 179,393 miles

Parking Break Need Adjustment

Fail 13 Aug 2022 179,393 miles

Parking Break Need Adjustment

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2021 168,592 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside 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))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair parking break (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 4 Jul 2020 160,555 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 148,084 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake grabbing slightly need adjustment (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 137,640 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 117,442 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front tyres just starting to wear

slight wear in steering/suspension

Pass 4 Mar 2016 93,253 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 68,920 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

front tyres worn on edges and just passed test

unable to see rear inner brake pads

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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BV12 OVO is a 2012 Volvo XC90 in Silver with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 BV12 OVO, 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 BV12 OVO registered?

BV12 OVO is a 2012 Volvo XC90, first registered on 5 March 2012.

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