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DA12 UXO

2012 Volvo XC90

Bronze Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

128,150 mi
Last recorded128,150 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC9079,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA12 UXO
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2012
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 128,150 miles

Front Inner 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 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2025 128,148 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Inner 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 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2024 118,482 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both front steering arms have slight play ()

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front suspension arm front bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Marker light inoperative

Pass 19 Sep 2023 105,891 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 97,846 miles

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))

Offside Front inner steering tie bar worn

Pass 27 Sep 2021 88,045 miles

front brake discs distorted and in poor condition

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 28 Sep 2020 84,210 miles

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))

Pass 16 May 2019 75,741 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 66,244 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2017 55,411 miles

Engine covers and under trays are fitted, obscuring some of the testable items.

Fail 12 May 2017 55,411 miles

Engine covers and under trays are fitted, obscuring some of the testable items.

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

Pass 27 May 2016 41,833 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 27,319 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Wipers smearing

n/s/f tyre inner edge wearing 3mm

n/s/r tyre tread wearing 3mm

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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DA12 UXO is a 2012 Volvo XC90 in Bronze with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 DA12 UXO, 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 DA12 UXO registered?

DA12 UXO is a 2012 Volvo XC90, first registered on 27 May 2012.

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