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DG12 XPE

2012 Volvo XC90

Grey Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

133,920 mi
Last recorded133,920 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC9079,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG12 XPE
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 133,920 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2025 129,828 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 123,222 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 119,495 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit on the outside edge o/s/r (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 112,400 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2022 112,400 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2021 105,246 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 104,073 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 98,892 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 86,478 miles

both front tyres are worn on inner edges

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Fail 19 Mar 2019 86,478 miles

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

both front tyres are worn on inner edges

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 19 Mar 2018 72,883 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 72,881 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 60,408 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 44,704 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 44,704 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 43,702 miles

dpf fitted emissions to clean to read

Fail 9 Apr 2015 43,702 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in offside rear tyre

dpf fitted emissions to clean to read

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 XPE is a 2012 Volvo XC90 in Grey with a 2,400cc 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 DG12 XPE, 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 XPE registered?

DG12 XPE is a 2012 Volvo XC90, first registered on 16 April 2012.

Is DG12 XPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG12 XPE shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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