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FG12 TMO

2012 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

122,209 mi
Last recorded122,209 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2024
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC9079,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG12 TMO
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2024 122,209 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2023 115,000 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light mirror (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 103,225 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity damaged (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Fail 4 Aug 2022 103,225 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity damaged (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2021 90,009 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

offside daytime running light not working

Pass 6 Aug 2020 77,225 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2020 77,221 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 67,096 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2019 67,096 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2018 55,021 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 55,021 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 54,949 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 54,916 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 46,083 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 36,034 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 21 Apr 2015 27,452 miles

Engine emissions to clean to register for test

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 27,452 miles

Engine emissions to clean to register for test

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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 TMO is a 2012 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FG12 TMO, 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 TMO is a 2012 Volvo XC90, first registered on 27 April 2012.

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