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DC03 RBO

2012 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

137,518 mi
Last recorded137,518 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC9079,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC03 RBO
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 137,518 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2025 126,733 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 118,644 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2023 114,458 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2023 114,458 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2022 104,273 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Dec 2021 88,299 miles

Central manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt middle row

Pass 2 Dec 2020 71,885 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 61,088 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2019 61,088 miles

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 54,701 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 46,715 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 38,820 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 29,951 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 22,918 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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DC03 RBO is a 2012 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 DC03 RBO, 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 DC03 RBO registered?

DC03 RBO is a 2012 Volvo XC90, first registered on 2 March 2012.

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