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KE12 DHX

2012 Volvo XC90

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

130,337 mi
Last recorded130,337 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC9079,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE12 DHX
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 130,337 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 126,529 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2024 126,529 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2023 122,123 miles

Offside Rear Handbrake lagging in operation may require adjustment or repair

Fail 1 Sep 2023 122,123 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Handbrake lagging in operation may require adjustment or repair

Pass 8 Sep 2022 112,847 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 97,779 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2021 97,779 miles

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 87,033 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 75,824 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2018 54,893 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

parking brake efficiency low

Fail 15 Aug 2018 54,892 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 38,869 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 32,197 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 23,331 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2015 23,326 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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KE12 DHX 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 68.8%.

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 KE12 DHX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KE12 DHX registered?

KE12 DHX is a 2012 Volvo XC90, first registered on 17 August 2012.

Is KE12 DHX safe to buy?

The MOT history for KE12 DHX shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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