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HV62 YLX

2012 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

124,421 mi
Last recorded124,421 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC9079,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV62 YLX
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 124,421 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2024 117,891 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2024 116,651 miles

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) inner rack joint, has excessive play (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 102,198 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 94,051 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both bold on the edges also have cuts (5.2.3 (e))

play in both inner steering joints and steering rack

play in steering

Pass 23 Nov 2021 78,385 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Nov 2020 67,471 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear shockabsorber is weak

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

Offside Rear most seat not tested

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both and o/s/f (5.2.3 (e))

both front steering rack inner joints have play

Pass 12 Nov 2019 62,165 miles

Front wheels are kicking back under braking

Nearside Front and n/s/r tyres has cuts

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear shockabsorber is getting weak

Nearside wiper spilt

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

play in steering

Pass 29 Nov 2018 56,250 miles

Nearside Rear shockabsorber is weak

Nearside Rear sidelight is damaged

play in steering

Fail 25 Oct 2018 56,238 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced dim and flickering (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear far rear seat folded away

Pass 13 Oct 2017 48,914 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2017 48,914 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 41,909 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 41,909 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 34,513 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 34,506 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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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HV62 YLX is a 2012 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 HV62 YLX, 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 HV62 YLX registered?

HV62 YLX is a 2012 Volvo XC90, first registered on 24 October 2012.

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