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K40 AAO

2012 Volvo XC90

Red Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

135,247 mi
Last recorded135,247 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC9079,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK40 AAO
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 135,247 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2026 135,247 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2025 131,141 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 121,955 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2024 121,776 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 115,055 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 109,963 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 105,698 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 101,731 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 94,062 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2019 94,062 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 81,378 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front side marker lamp inoperative.

Pass 22 Mar 2017 68,931 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 57,157 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 44,774 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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K40 AAO 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 80%.

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 K40 AAO, 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 K40 AAO registered?

K40 AAO is a 2012 Volvo XC90, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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