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CR05 FMR

2012 Volvo XC90

White Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

171,868 mi
Last recorded171,868 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC9079,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCR05 FMR
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 171,868 miles

parking brake efficiency only just met requirements

Fail 10 Sep 2025 171,863 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2024 167,010 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 164,063 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2022 157,089 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2021 153,878 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 147,026 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 130,758 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2019 130,758 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Aug 2018 112,423 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

o/s/rear tyre wearing on edges

Pass 18 Aug 2017 91,419 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

os rear lamp unit cracked

Pass 7 Sep 2016 74,805 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 5 Sep 2016 74,803 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 57,088 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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CR05 FMR is a 2012 Volvo XC90 in White with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 CR05 FMR, 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 CR05 FMR registered?

CR05 FMR is a 2012 Volvo XC90, first registered on 24 August 2012.

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