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HN12 ABU

2012 Volvo XC90

Silver Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

85,586 mi
Last recorded85,586 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC9079,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN12 ABU
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 85,586 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2026 85,586 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2025 75,281 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2025 75,281 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2024 67,998 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 62,939 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 59,812 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 55,583 miles

Engine cover fitted and under tray fitted

Pass 27 Apr 2020 52,815 miles

Engine cover and undertray cover fitted

Pass 15 Apr 2019 49,192 miles

Engine cover and Under-tray cover fitted

Fail 15 Apr 2019 49,191 miles

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

Engine cover and Under-tray cover fitted

Pass 27 Apr 2018 45,439 miles

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

Engine cover and Under-Tray cover fitted

Front Wiper smearing

Nearside Front Tyre down to 3 mm

Offside Front Tyre down to 3mm

Pass 25 May 2017 41,343 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre cut but not deep enough to expose

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

Fail 25 May 2017 41,343 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre cut but not deep enough to expose

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

Pass 15 Jun 2016 36,838 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 36,838 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 30,572 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

child seat fitted to o/side centre adult seat belt.

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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HN12 ABU is a 2012 Volvo XC90 in Silver 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 HN12 ABU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HN12 ABU registered?

HN12 ABU is a 2012 Volvo XC90, first registered on 8 June 2012.

Is HN12 ABU safe to buy?

The MOT history for HN12 ABU shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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