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HW02 RAY

2012 Volvo XC90

Red Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

126,185 mi
Last recorded126,185 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC9079,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW02 RAY
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 126,185 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2025 126,099 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2024 118,297 miles

Low reading on handbrake

Fail 16 Sep 2024 118,297 miles

Low reading on handbrake

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

Pass 4 Sep 2023 108,184 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2023 108,184 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear park brake performance 16% . requires adjustment

Pass 29 Sep 2022 99,513 miles

Handbrake has only just met requirements may need adjustment or repair

Power steering slightly heavy in operation

Pass 16 Sep 2021 92,264 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 85,475 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Sep 2020 85,475 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 May 2019 73,315 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 61,226 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 51,504 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 42,093 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 31,846 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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HW02 RAY is a 2012 Volvo XC90 in Red with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 HW02 RAY, 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

How do I check the history of HW02 RAY?

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What year was HW02 RAY registered?

HW02 RAY is a 2012 Volvo XC90, first registered on 26 March 2012.

Is HW02 RAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for HW02 RAY shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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