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DE62 VCF

2012 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2025
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

144,389 mi
Last recorded144,389 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2024
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC9079,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE62 VCF
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2024 144,389 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

front brake discs worn and inner faces corroded

Fail 28 Nov 2024 144,389 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

front brake discs worn and inner faces corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2023 137,609 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres low on edge (5.2.3 (e))

slignt play in engine mount

Pass 7 Nov 2022 129,581 miles

Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 7 Nov 2022 129,581 miles

Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 116,589 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2021 116,581 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 103,603 miles

front registration plate degraded

front tyres wearing on edges

windscreen chipped

Fail 28 Oct 2020 103,602 miles

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

all 4 tyres worn /bald on edges

front registration plate degraded

windscreen chipped

Pass 18 Oct 2019 91,352 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2019 91,352 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Oct 2018 79,477 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2018 79,311 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2017 68,964 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 57,790 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2016 57,790 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 50,705 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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DE62 VCF is a 2012 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 DE62 VCF, 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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DE62 VCF is a 2012 Volvo XC90, first registered on 29 October 2012.

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