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DV12 HTD

2012 Volvo XC90

Red Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

141,218 mi
Last recorded141,218 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC9079,964 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV12 HTD
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 141,218 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 6 Nov 2024 132,211 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2023 123,704 miles

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 115,964 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 101,615 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2021 101,615 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 84,488 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2019 67,421 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2019 67,421 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 55,699 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2018 55,699 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2017 46,454 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2017 46,454 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Oct 2016 39,424 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 20 Oct 2015 33,110 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 29,491 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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DV12 HTD is a 2012 Volvo XC90 in Red 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 DV12 HTD, 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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DV12 HTD is a 2012 Volvo XC90, first registered on 26 April 2012.

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