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CY12 AVZ

2012 Volvo XC90

Silver Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

116,621 mi
Last recorded116,621 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC9079,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY12 AVZ
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 116,621 miles

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

emissions to clean to measure

intercooler oily

Pass 18 Nov 2024 107,961 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

intercooler oily

Pass 11 Dec 2023 98,016 miles

emissions to clean to measure

Fail 11 Dec 2023 98,016 miles

emissions to clean to measure

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2023 82,296 miles

Nearside Upper Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

emissions to clean to measure

Pass 12 Jan 2022 79,581 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

emissions to clean to measure

Pass 13 Jan 2021 70,331 miles

emissions to clean to measure

Fail 13 Jan 2021 70,331 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

emissions to clean to measure

Pass 14 Feb 2020 64,480 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 61,653 miles

Engine cover and Under-Tray cover fitted

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

Front Wiper smearing

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Headlight Dim still works

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

Pass 2 Mar 2018 59,009 miles

Engine cover and Under-Tray cover fitted

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 55,368 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre age cracked all around

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 50,890 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine cover fitted

unable to test 3rd row seats

under tray fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2015 46,337 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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CY12 AVZ 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 CY12 AVZ, 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 CY12 AVZ registered?

CY12 AVZ is a 2012 Volvo XC90, first registered on 31 March 2012.

Is CY12 AVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CY12 AVZ 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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