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HY12 VKJ

2012 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

204,293 mi
Last recorded204,293 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC9079,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY12 VKJ
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 204,293 miles
Fail 12 May 2026 204,085 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2025 191,698 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 May 2024 178,730 miles

Engine covers and under-trays are fitted which may obscure some components

Row 3 seats not in use - seat belts not tested fully

Pass 22 May 2023 166,226 miles

Engine covers and under-trays are fitted which may obscure some components

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Row 3 seats not in use - seat belts not tested fully

Fail 22 May 2023 166,223 miles

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

Engine covers and under-trays are fitted which may obscure some components

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Row 3 seats not in use - seat belts not tested fully

Pass 24 May 2022 154,061 miles

Engine covers and under-trays are fitted which may obscure some components

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

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 May 2022 154,057 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted Brake lining is detached from backing plate (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted Brake lining is detached from backing plate (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Engine covers and under-trays are fitted which may obscure some components

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

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 May 2021 144,621 miles

Engine covers and under-trays are fitted which may obscure some components

Row 3 seats not in use - seat belts not tested fully

Fail 24 May 2021 144,617 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Engine covers and under-trays are fitted which may obscure some components

Row 3 seats not in use - seat belts not tested fully

Pass 26 May 2020 140,818 miles

Engine covers and under-trays are fitted which may obscure some components

Exhaust emissions too clean to test

Pass 28 May 2019 126,833 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all age cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

play in nearside front steering rack inner joint

Pass 1 Jun 2018 108,471 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 92,178 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 31 May 2016 73,428 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 54,683 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 VKJ 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 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 VKJ, 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 HY12 VKJ registered?

HY12 VKJ is a 2012 Volvo XC90, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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