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DS56 DDD

2012 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

171,076 mi
Last recorded171,076 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC9079,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS56 DDD
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 171,076 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

windows tinted

Fail 21 Jul 2026 171,076 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

windows tinted

Pass 24 Jul 2025 159,017 miles

​​Engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 26 Sep 2024 145,614 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 19 Sep 2024 145,613 miles

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 131,494 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2023 131,494 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 119,610 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 15 Sep 2022 119,610 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2021 108,669 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2021 108,667 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment no resistance on foot pedal (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 94,796 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2020 94,796 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 80,406 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2018 68,386 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 55,609 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 35,962 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2016 35,962 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

headlamp switch broken but still operational

Pass 23 Jun 2015 29,088 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

near side rear tyre tread low in center

off side rear tyre low tread in center

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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DS56 DDD is a 2012 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 DS56 DDD, 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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DS56 DDD is a 2012 Volvo XC90, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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