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J400 NSC

2012 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

181,029 mi
Last recorded181,029 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC9079,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ400 NSC
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 181,029 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 165,893 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases section snapped at weld of back box (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leaks from various areas of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning both outer tail lights not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive plus suspension components corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both bonnet struts weak

Fail 12 Mar 2025 165,882 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases section snapped at weld of back box (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leaks from various areas of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning both outer tail lights not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive plus suspension components corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both bonnet struts weak

Pass 8 Mar 2024 155,578 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Cracked at rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Both outer tail lights not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Corrosion on rear subframe and suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 145,476 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Both rear outer not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Surface corrosion on rear subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front and nearside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Mar 2023 145,473 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Both rear outer not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Surface corrosion on rear subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front and nearside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 134,422 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 120,052 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 106,107 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 94,950 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2019 94,950 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

nearside rear outer side light does not work

Pass 28 Feb 2018 81,244 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brake pads getting low

front wiper blades starting to smear

Pass 28 Feb 2017 67,867 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 54,028 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 54,028 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 41,967 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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J400 NSC 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 J400 NSC, 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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J400 NSC is a 2012 Volvo XC90, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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