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C455 ELA

2012 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

120,528 mi
Last recorded120,528 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC9079,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC455 ELA
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 120,528 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 28 Mar 2025 118,100 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2025 118,100 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 114,409 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2023 109,421 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2022 105,764 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 101,890 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2021 101,884 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 95,577 miles

blades poor

Pass 18 Mar 2019 82,192 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 75,772 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 62,420 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 51,158 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement leading (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 37,058 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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C455 ELA is a 2012 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 C455 ELA, 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 C455 ELA registered?

C455 ELA is a 2012 Volvo XC90, first registered on 27 March 2012.

Is C455 ELA safe to buy?

The MOT history for C455 ELA shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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