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CV12 VSY

2012 Volvo XC90

Bronze Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

128,085 mi
Last recorded128,085 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC9079,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV12 VSY
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2012
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 128,085 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2024 124,056 miles

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

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

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))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 117,099 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2023 117,099 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2022 107,446 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2022 107,446 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2021 98,076 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 92,739 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 79,880 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 79,880 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 64,359 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Fail 26 Apr 2018 64,359 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 51,282 miles

Emissions too low to read

Pass 23 May 2016 44,456 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 43,677 miles

front wiper blades poor

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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CV12 VSY is a 2012 Volvo XC90 in Bronze with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 CV12 VSY, 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 CV12 VSY registered?

CV12 VSY is a 2012 Volvo XC90, first registered on 20 March 2012.

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