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FL12 BUF

2012 Volvo XC90

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

94,398 mi
Last recorded94,398 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC9079,964 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL12 BUF
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 94,398 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush - getting weak - recommend replace (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

rear subframe front bushes starting to separate at edges

windscreen chipped

Pass 18 Mar 2025 87,400 miles

some wear to o/s/f wishbones inner bushes

Pass 22 Mar 2024 81,542 miles

both rear subframe front bushes separating at edges

Pass 28 Mar 2023 75,226 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2023 75,201 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2022 66,499 miles

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

Front chip in windscreen

Pass 26 Mar 2021 57,452 miles

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

Front crack in windscreen outside of zone A

Pass 23 Mar 2020 51,712 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

cannot see inner brake pads

stone chip not effecting view of road

under trays fitted

Fail 23 Mar 2020 51,712 miles

under trays fitted

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

cannot see inner brake pads

stone chip not effecting view of road

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 45,787 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 41,095 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 33,495 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 26,456 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 20,934 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 BUF is a 2012 Volvo XC90 in Blue 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 BUF, 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 FL12 BUF registered?

FL12 BUF is a 2012 Volvo XC90, first registered on 27 March 2012.

Is FL12 BUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL12 BUF shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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