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C26 NKB

2012 Volvo XC90

Grey Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

122,010 mi
Last recorded122,010 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC9079,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC26 NKB
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 122,010 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 113,584 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 106,828 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 102,339 miles

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

parking brake performance only just met requirements

Fail 5 Jan 2023 102,332 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

rear brakes pads worn very low, recommend brakes pads be replaced asap.

rear seats , seat bases not in vehicle at time of inspection , seat belts have been checked .

recommend a full brakes service inspection asap.

Pass 5 Jan 2022 97,652 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Dec 2021 97,637 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2020 92,688 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2019 84,940 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2019 634,453 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 26 May 2018 73,357 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 56,824 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 56,824 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 37,611 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)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 13 Jun 2016 37,611 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 1 Jul 2015 18,627 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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C26 NKB is a 2012 Volvo XC90 in Grey with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 C26 NKB, 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 C26 NKB registered?

C26 NKB is a 2012 Volvo XC90, first registered on 18 May 2012.

Is C26 NKB safe to buy?

The MOT history for C26 NKB shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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