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EY12 PXV

2012 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

133,615 mi
Last recorded133,615 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC9079,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY12 PXV
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 133,615 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 11 Mar 2026 133,596 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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 both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2025 117,761 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2024 102,886 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 88,860 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2023 88,860 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2022 73,724 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 59,737 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2020 50,812 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2020 50,812 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2019 38,701 miles

Both front tyres worn on outer edges

Engine covers and under trays fitted

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 34,549 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2018 34,549 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 29,496 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 25,238 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 19,947 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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EY12 PXV 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 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 EY12 PXV, 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 EY12 PXV registered?

EY12 PXV is a 2012 Volvo XC90, first registered on 26 March 2012.

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