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DA12 UYB

2012 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

162,322 mi
Last recorded162,322 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC9079,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA12 UYB
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 162,322 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2026 162,321 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2356018 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2025 155,479 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2025 155,474 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2024 140,264 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2024 140,258 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2023 128,011 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 113,847 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 98,978 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2021 98,976 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/60 18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 88,014 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2019 78,156 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 67,508 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2018 67,508 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2017 59,478 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2016 53,100 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 48,416 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 46,252 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 UYB 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 72.2%.

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 DA12 UYB, 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 UYB registered?

DA12 UYB is a 2012 Volvo XC90, first registered on 16 August 2012.

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