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EO12 ABU

2012 Volvo XC90

Grey Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

141,822 mi
Last recorded141,822 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC9079,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO12 ABU
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 141,822 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2025 137,416 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2024 127,949 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2023 127,387 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2022 118,210 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2022 117,660 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2022 117,491 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2022 116,937 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 104,969 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 95,250 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing run flat damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low close to min (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 87,583 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 72,914 miles

nearside rear tyre mishaped outer edge

Pass 1 Mar 2017 61,445 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 51,417 miles

emissions to low to read

Pass 25 Feb 2015 43,653 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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EO12 ABU is a 2012 Volvo XC90 in Grey with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 EO12 ABU, 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 EO12 ABU registered?

EO12 ABU is a 2012 Volvo XC90, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is EO12 ABU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO12 ABU shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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