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DOU 9P

2012 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

142,346 mi
Last recorded142,346 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC9079,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDOU 9P
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 142,346 miles

fuel tank damp

rear subframe front bushes worn

Fail 13 May 2026 142,343 miles

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

fuel tank damp

rear subframe front bushes worn

Pass 2 Apr 2025 126,707 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 118,771 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 110,913 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 103,657 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 93,954 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 87,352 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 79,189 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 79,189 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 75,916 miles

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

Offside Front day time running light not working

Offside Front washer water container leaking

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

Pass 16 Aug 2017 61,301 miles

both rear tyres wearing low on edges

Fail 16 Aug 2017 61,300 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

both rear tyres wearing low on edges

o/s/f tyre wearing low

Pass 30 Aug 2016 49,745 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 37,523 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm + slight sidewall damage (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

items removed from windscreen prior to test

Fail 2 Sep 2015 37,523 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm + slight sidewall damage (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

items removed from windscreen prior to test

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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DOU 9P 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 DOU 9P, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DOU 9P registered?

DOU 9P is a 2012 Volvo XC90, first registered on 19 July 2012.

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