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CX12 SWZ

2012 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

128,021 mi
Last recorded128,021 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC9079,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX12 SWZ
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 128,021 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2025 128,019 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Nov 2024 124,859 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 119,648 miles

unable test 2x extra seat belts in the rear boot full of stuff

Fail 15 Nov 2023 119,645 miles

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

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

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

unable test 2x extra seat belts in the rear boot full of stuff

Pass 16 Nov 2022 114,354 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2022 114,354 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 111,328 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2021 111,322 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 108,783 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2020 108,781 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 103,267 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2019 103,265 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected lens broken (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jul 2018 91,332 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 77,277 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Aug 2017 77,277 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both front (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 59,870 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Sep 2015 42,715 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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CX12 SWZ is a 2012 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 CX12 SWZ, 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 CX12 SWZ registered?

CX12 SWZ is a 2012 Volvo XC90, first registered on 1 May 2012.

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