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JA05 CER

2012 Volvo XC90

Silver Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

120,310 mi
Last recorded120,310 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC9079,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJA05 CER
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 120,310 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2026 120,308 miles

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (4.10 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2025 110,013 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2025 109,968 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 99,045 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 87,347 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2022 73,112 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 60,389 miles
Pass 13 May 2020 50,557 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 37,411 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2018 23,356 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2017 22,135 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre side wall rubber worn and cracked

Pass 26 Oct 2016 19,920 miles

Engine cover fitted

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Under tray fitted

Pass 30 Oct 2015 19,294 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

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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JA05 CER is a 2012 Volvo XC90 in Silver with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 JA05 CER, 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 JA05 CER registered?

JA05 CER is a 2012 Volvo XC90, first registered on 19 November 2012.

Is JA05 CER safe to buy?

The MOT history for JA05 CER shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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