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EY12 YVC

2012 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,732 mi
Last recorded109,732 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC9079,964 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 109,732 miles

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

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

centre exhaust flange fixings heavily corroded.

Fail 25 Sep 2025 109,732 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/60/18. Accelera. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

centre exhaust flange fixings heavily corroded.

Pass 9 Oct 2024 97,835 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2024 97,828 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/60/18. Accelera. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2023 88,246 miles

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

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

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

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

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

centre exhaust flange corroded.

Pass 3 Oct 2022 79,318 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front undertray obscuring view.

parking brake only just holds on gradient test.

unable to check rear seatbelts-3 childs seats fitted.

Pass 7 Oct 2021 71,249 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2021 71,249 miles

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords n/s/r outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords o/s/f outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 64,081 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f tyre on 2mm tread legal limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f tyre on 1.6mm tread outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Oct 2020 64,081 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f tyre on 2mm tread legal limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f tyre on 1.6mm tread outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 55,177 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s/f (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Oct 2019 55,177 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault anti skid warning light on (1.6 (b))

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s/f (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Outline marker lamp not working n/s/f marker light fit 501 orange bulb at test (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp not working o/s/f fit 501 bulb at test (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 46,525 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2017 43,585 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (3.5.1i)

Gear selector not illuminating gears

Nearside Rear Tyre edge worn cracked cut

Offside Rear Tyre edge worn cracked cut

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Nov 2017 43,585 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/60R18 107V conti (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (3.5.1i)

Gear selector not illuminating gears

Nearside Front Tyre side wall rubber cut

Nearside Rear Tyre edge worn cracked cut

Offside Rear Tyre edge worn cracked cut

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Dec 2016 39,367 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 35,276 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 32,252 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 YVC is a 2012 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YVC, 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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EY12 YVC is a 2012 Volvo XC90, first registered on 19 March 2012.

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