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CT12 HZU

2012 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

190,812 mi
Last recorded190,812 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC9079,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCT12 HZU
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 190,812 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 154,862 miles

Central Front Engine Mount Leaking

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 10 Mar 2025 154,862 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Central Front Engine Mount Leaking

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Mar 2024 117,590 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 117,038 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 115,940 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2022 115,911 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2021 113,768 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2021 113,679 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front inner track rod excessive movement.

Pass 18 Jul 2020 109,076 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2020 109,076 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2019 103,500 miles

Offside Rear tyre is wearing on outer edge

Fail 26 Nov 2019 103,500 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre is wearing on outer edge

Pass 23 Nov 2018 95,061 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear tyre is wearing on outer tread

Fail 22 Nov 2018 95,061 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear tyre is wearing on outer tread

Pass 11 Nov 2017 84,672 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 2 Jun 2016 72,154 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 51,468 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

osr bump stop is missing.

Fail 18 Jun 2015 51,468 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

osr bump stop is missing.

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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CT12 HZU is a 2012 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 CT12 HZU, 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 CT12 HZU registered?

CT12 HZU is a 2012 Volvo XC90, first registered on 26 June 2012.

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