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EJ62 BYN

2012 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

164,123 mi
Last recorded164,123 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC9079,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ62 BYN
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 164,123 miles

Bonnet gas struts are week

Front coil springs are a little rusty

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Below 1.6mm on the outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Both inner steering rack ball joints (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2025 164,123 miles

Bonnet gas struts are week

Front coil springs are a little rusty

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Below 1.6mm on the outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Both inner steering rack ball joints (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both front are extremely rusty on the inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Void of tread on the outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Dec 2024 149,473 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 30 Dec 2024 149,473 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2024 133,177 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2022 119,842 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 109,083 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs are a little rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front wipers are in a poor condition (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2021 109,083 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs are a little rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front wipers are in a poor condition (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Void of tread on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Void of tread on the inside edge & exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Void of tread on the inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Dec 2020 101,567 miles

NSR tyre low

OSF side light inoperative

Pass 2 Jan 2020 93,544 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 79,098 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2018 62,926 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 57,790 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2015 51,543 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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EJ62 BYN is a 2012 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 EJ62 BYN, 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 EJ62 BYN registered?

EJ62 BYN is a 2012 Volvo XC90, first registered on 31 December 2012.

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