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HV12 TZE

2012 Volvo XC90

Black Petrol 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

148,070 mi
Last recorded148,070 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC9079,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV12 TZE
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 148,070 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 3 Jun 2026 148,069 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Jun 2025 143,020 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 4 Jun 2025 143,020 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 141,429 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very low at 2mm and bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very low at 2mm and bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake only just met requirements

Rear most seats not presented for test

Pass 13 Jun 2023 137,393 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2022 132,219 miles

All tyres worn on edges

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear most seats not presented for test

Pass 10 Jun 2021 126,380 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 9 Jun 2021 126,378 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2020 122,704 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2020 122,704 miles

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

Headlamp aim not tested not working (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2019 116,159 miles
Fail 30 May 2019 116,158 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2018 91,981 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 91,981 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2017 69,539 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 46,674 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 28,988 miles

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

n/s wiper poor

Fail 15 Jun 2015 28,988 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

n/s wiper poor

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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HV12 TZE is a 2012 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 HV12 TZE, 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 HV12 TZE registered?

HV12 TZE is a 2012 Volvo XC90, first registered on 15 June 2012.

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