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KU12 ULA

2012 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

219,652 mi
Last recorded219,652 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC9079,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU12 ULA
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 219,652 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2025 206,147 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2024 196,465 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2024 196,464 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2023 182,801 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 164,339 miles

Unable to test the rear most seats due to a dog cage being in the back

Fail 11 Feb 2022 164,339 miles

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

Unable to test the rear most seats due to a dog cage being in the back

Pass 17 Feb 2021 154,101 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2018 143,816 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 125,324 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 103,948 miles

lense missing for offside side reapeater/mirror casing

Fail 21 Feb 2015 103,948 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front wiper blades starting to smeer screen slightly

lense missing for offside side reapeater/mirror casing

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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KU12 ULA is a 2012 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 KU12 ULA, 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 KU12 ULA registered?

KU12 ULA is a 2012 Volvo XC90, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is KU12 ULA safe to buy?

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