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CE12 YDG

2012 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

229,728 mi
Last recorded229,728 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC9079,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE12 YDG
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 229,728 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2026 229,304 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 217,965 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 209,115 miles

Both front side marker lights on

Gear shift service massage on

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

Fail 27 Feb 2024 209,113 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction + soot filter massage on (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Both front side marker lights on

Gear shift service massage on

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

Service brake binding but not excessively Both rear wheels (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 201,455 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2023 201,451 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2022 190,628 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 178,890 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm rubber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Door mirror repeater is not fitted

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Steering rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 167,737 miles

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

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

bot rear tyres going out of shape

Fail 20 Jan 2020 167,737 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

bot rear tyres going out of shape

Pass 15 Jan 2019 154,746 miles

n/s/f tyre on 3mm

n/s/r/ tyre going out of shape

o/s side repeater lens broken

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2019 154,746 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

n/s/f tyre on 3mm

n/s/r/ tyre going out of shape

o/s side repeater lens broken

Pass 5 Jan 2018 131,385 miles

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play steering rack drum stick (2.2.B.1f)

damage to nearside front wing

offside side repeater lens missing

Fail 5 Jan 2018 131,385 miles

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play steering rack drum stick (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

damage to nearside front wing

offside side repeater lens missing

Pass 27 Jan 2017 104,262 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering rack joint has slight play

Offside Indicator repeater lens missing

Fail 27 Jan 2017 104,262 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Inner Steering rack joint has slight play

Offside Indicator repeater lens missing

Pass 26 Jan 2016 75,298 miles

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

nearside front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 27 Mar 2015 54,515 miles

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

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

brake fluid inbertween min and max

Fail 27 Mar 2015 54,515 miles

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

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

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

brake fluid inbertween min and max

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 YDG is a 2012 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YDG, 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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CE12 YDG is a 2012 Volvo XC90, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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