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FG12 BZO

2012 Volvo XC90

Silver Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

129,790 mi
Last recorded129,790 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC9079,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG12 BZO
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 129,790 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 126,433 miles

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

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

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 116,771 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 109,222 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 101,572 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2022 101,550 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Mar 2021 95,528 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 92,344 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Light outer sidewall damage. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Deep cut inner tread, no ply or cords seen. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on the outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 84,965 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing smooth on the outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Mar 2018 77,592 miles

Front front number plate cracked

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 68,128 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has light sidewall damage and is wearing smooth on the outer edge.

Nearside Rear Tyre has a nail in the tread.

Pass 7 Mar 2016 58,091 miles

Childseat fitted.

Front brake pads getting low.

Object removed from drivers view prior to test.

Pass 13 Mar 2015 47,523 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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FG12 BZO is a 2012 Volvo XC90 in Silver with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FG12 BZO, 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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FG12 BZO is a 2012 Volvo XC90, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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