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CE12 XSZ

2012 Volvo XC90

Red Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

168,054 mi
Last recorded168,054 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC9079,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE12 XSZ
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 168,054 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2025 152,634 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 139,786 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2024 139,784 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 126,043 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 110,180 miles

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

Offside Front Inner 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 Feb 2021 99,534 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 20 Feb 2020 89,365 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2020 89,356 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2019 76,163 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Outer sill and underbody covers fitted obscuring testable components

Pass 2 Feb 2018 69,858 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake noisy

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

outer sill covers fitted

Fail 1 Feb 2018 69,838 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Outer sidewall cut

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake noisy

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

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 8 Feb 2017 58,399 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 48,048 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front tyre has damage to outer sidewall

Fail 22 Feb 2016 48,034 miles

Fuel system component leaking diesel fuel filter (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front tyre has damage to outer sidewall

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 35,619 miles

n/s front tyre has cut on outer side wall

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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CE12 XSZ is a 2012 Volvo XC90 in Red with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CE12 XSZ, 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 CE12 XSZ registered?

CE12 XSZ is a 2012 Volvo XC90, first registered on 28 March 2012.

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