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DC56 MDC

2012 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

175,045 mi
Last recorded175,045 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC9079,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC56 MDC
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 175,045 miles

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2025 164,576 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 161,651 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2024 161,651 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 152,893 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint @ pipe / rear box cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Nov 2022 152,892 miles

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint @ pipe / rear box cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 138,977 miles

Nearside Rear reverse lamp lense damaged and condensated

Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 124,308 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2018 93,541 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2017 78,340 miles

All 4 tyre valves slightly perished

Engine under tray fitted

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 27 Nov 2017 78,137 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

All 4 tyre valves slightly perished

Engine under tray fitted

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 16 Nov 2016 62,303 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 46,348 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

rear seats folded down

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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DC56 MDC is a 2012 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 DC56 MDC, 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 DC56 MDC registered?

DC56 MDC is a 2012 Volvo XC90, first registered on 14 December 2012.

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