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CV12 VTE

2012 Volvo XC90

Silver Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

140,106 mi
Last recorded140,106 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC9079,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV12 VTE
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 140,106 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 129,902 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 118,331 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 108,892 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 100,118 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 91,874 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 85,195 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 76,284 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2019 76,284 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 67,643 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 56,721 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 45,392 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 45,392 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 34,173 miles

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 VTE is a 2012 Volvo XC90 in Silver with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VTE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CV12 VTE registered?

CV12 VTE is a 2012 Volvo XC90, first registered on 21 March 2012.

Is CV12 VTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for CV12 VTE shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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