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DG12 UKE

2012 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

146,084 mi
Last recorded146,084 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC9079,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG12 UKE
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 146,084 miles

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

Offside Front Slight play in steering rack

Fail 21 Oct 2025 146,084 miles

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

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

Offside Front Slight play in steering rack

Pass 6 Nov 2024 138,848 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear fuel filter damp

Pass 6 Nov 2023 132,379 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 28 Oct 2022 128,817 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

play felt in steering rack

Pass 3 Nov 2021 125,310 miles

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Play inner rack nearing tolerance limit ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 121,223 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2020 121,223 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 May 2019 110,987 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 99,319 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2018 99,319 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 8 May 2017 85,591 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Apr 2016 68,261 miles

play in both front steering rack ends

Fail 15 Apr 2016 68,258 miles

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

play in both front steering rack ends

Pass 7 Apr 2015 54,196 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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DG12 UKE 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 73.3%.

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 DG12 UKE, 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 DG12 UKE registered?

DG12 UKE is a 2012 Volvo XC90, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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