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DK12 WEH

2012 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

187,251 mi
Last recorded187,251 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC9079,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK12 WEH
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2025 187,251 miles

Exhaust Corroded

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

Play in steering rack

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 31 Dec 2025 187,251 miles

Play in steering rack

Exhaust Corroded

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2025 176,692 miles

Front exhaust flexi in poor condition

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion to exhaust join

Pass 22 Jan 2024 167,211 miles

Nearside Front Lower 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 bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

boot handle sticky/poor operation

Pass 25 Jan 2023 144,525 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2023 144,523 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 134,792 miles

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

Parking brake only just met requirements

Fail 17 Jan 2022 134,790 miles

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended Indicator/hazards on all the time (4.10 (c) (i))

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

Offside Headlight intermittently flickered on/off before/after test.

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

Parking brake only just met requirements

Pass 22 Jan 2021 127,783 miles

Emission limits tested but DSM unable to register reading

Pass 24 Jan 2020 117,670 miles

Far rear seats folded down, unable to fully examine seatbelts/seats

Fail 24 Jan 2020 117,670 miles

Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. Space saver wheel/tyre (5.2.3 (b))

Far rear seats folded down, unable to fully examine seatbelts/seats

Parking brake efficiency only just met

Pass 23 Jan 2019 106,078 miles

Far rear seats folded down, unable to fully inspect seatbelts

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

parking brake efficiency conditions only just met

Pass 26 Jan 2018 94,838 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 83,448 miles

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 10 Mar 2016 66,409 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 50,975 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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DK12 WEH is a 2012 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DK12 WEH, 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 DK12 WEH registered?

DK12 WEH is a 2012 Volvo XC90, first registered on 16 March 2012.

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