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HY12 SKO

2012 Volvo XC90

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

201,180 mi
Last recorded201,180 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC9079,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY12 SKO
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 201,180 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive above rear subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive haldex/diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement most of the rear arm bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2025 201,180 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive above rear subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive haldex/diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement most of the rear arm bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 181,358 miles

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

Offside Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive above rear subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s ()

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff/haldex (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear lower arm inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 163,143 miles

Exhaust emissions to clean to record a measured result

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Above sub frame within sub frame mountings, out rigger to chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff/haldex coupling (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear lower inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2023 163,143 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emissions to clean to record a measured result

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Above sub frame within sub frame mountings, out rigger to chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff/haldex coupling (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear lower inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 144,510 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside front getting low at 3mm and slightly worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

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

Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 12 Sep 2022 144,510 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working nearside and offside (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside front getting low at 3mm and slightly worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

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

Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 4 Oct 2021 130,306 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s ()

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/r and o/s/r lower arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/r and o/s/r upper arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front and rear brake hose ferrules corroded slightly

front and rear suspension anti roll bar bushes perished slightly

front brake discs worn/ corroded slightly on edge

front sub frame bushes perished slightly

o/s indicator side repeater lens damaged slightly

prop shaft rear coupling perished slightly

rear sub frame bushes worn/ perished

rear sub frame corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2020 116,756 miles

Nearside Rear 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 9 Oct 2019 113,054 miles

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

parking brake only just met minimum efficency

Pass 10 Oct 2018 107,006 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 96,340 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2018 96,340 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 76,177 miles

3rd row seat and belt not checked

Pass 11 Mar 2016 60,441 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 12 Mar 2015 45,705 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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HY12 SKO is a 2012 Volvo XC90 in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HY12 SKO, 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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HY12 SKO is a 2012 Volvo XC90, first registered on 23 March 2012.

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