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FL12 BSY

2012 Volvo XC90

Grey Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

148,060 mi
Last recorded148,060 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC9079,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL12 BSY
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 148,060 miles
Pass 27 May 2025 137,384 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2024 130,671 miles

corrosion near side front brake disc inner face

Pass 26 May 2023 128,973 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2022 126,001 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 117,564 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s/r & o/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 113,915 miles

3rd row seatbelts not fully checked as seats folded down

Fail 3 Jun 2020 113,915 miles

3rd row seatbelts not fully checked as seats folded down

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 107,902 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2019 107,899 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 93,787 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f headlight bracket broken but headlight secure

Pass 8 Mar 2017 72,775 miles

Front wiper smearing slightly

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. New Disc and shoes fitted (3.7.C.1b)

unable to fully test 3rd row seat belts due to seats folded down

Pass 1 Mar 2016 60,505 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 47,027 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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FL12 BSY is a 2012 Volvo XC90 in Grey with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 FL12 BSY, 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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FL12 BSY is a 2012 Volvo XC90, first registered on 8 March 2012.

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