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EA62 LBZ

2012 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

134,633 mi
Last recorded134,633 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC9079,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA62 LBZ
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 134,633 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2025 134,633 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2024 128,101 miles

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

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

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

just passed parking brake efficiency

Pass 25 Oct 2023 116,467 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2023 116,467 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 104,101 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2022 104,101 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both Front Inner Pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 99,625 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside/nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 92,172 miles

both front suspension arm bushes soft

Pass 10 Oct 2019 81,616 miles

Rear brake pads getting low

Pass 3 Oct 2018 69,607 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2018 69,605 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Oct 2017 57,140 miles

Rear tyres wearing slightly on edges

Fail 18 Oct 2017 56,715 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Rear tyres wearing slightly on edges

Pass 26 Oct 2016 41,418 miles

both front tyres wearing low on tread and worn on inner edges.

Pass 21 Oct 2015 29,203 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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EA62 LBZ 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 68.8%.

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 EA62 LBZ, 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 EA62 LBZ registered?

EA62 LBZ is a 2012 Volvo XC90, first registered on 27 October 2012.

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