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DF12 HLR

2012 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

145,197 mi
Last recorded145,197 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC9079,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF12 HLR
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 145,197 miles

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2026 145,197 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear brake bind

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2025 136,372 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2025 136,372 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative not fitted onto suspension arm (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2024 128,529 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 119,655 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2024 119,645 miles

Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view rear view mirror (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inside edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

no hand break working either side

Pass 13 Jan 2023 109,711 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake operating but requires adjustment

Pass 28 Feb 2022 105,412 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2022 105,412 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2021 105,199 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 98,039 miles

park brake efficiency only just met requirement

Pass 12 Jul 2019 85,543 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 70,058 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 70,058 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 50,194 miles

Nearside Front ABS ring clogged with debris

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 Jun 2016 38,600 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 26,653 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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DF12 HLR is a 2012 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,401cc 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 DF12 HLR, 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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DF12 HLR is a 2012 Volvo XC90, first registered on 16 July 2012.

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