CarVerify

Free Car Check

KY12 YWR

2012 Volvo XC90

Grey Diesel 2400cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

120,012 mi
Last recorded120,012 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC9079,964 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Volvo
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY12 YWR
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 120,012 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2026 120,008 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Inner Swept Area Minimal Contact with Pads (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating Inner Swept Area of Disc Heat Spotted (1.2.1 (e))

Brake Pedal Long in Travel

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Uneven Application (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2025 114,677 miles

Front Tyre Tread Low

Nearside Rear Tyre Tread Low

Pass 15 Jul 2024 111,676 miles

Front Tyre Tread Low

Pass 24 Jul 2023 107,297 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 103,556 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 97,664 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner Face in Poor Condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 90,734 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2020 90,300 miles

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

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

Offside parking brake not working

Pass 18 Mar 2019 82,974 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 73,911 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 64,509 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 53,022 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin APPEAR ON OR VERY NEAR LIMIT (3.5.1g)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both ns and os (3.7.B.3)

light corrosion to some under body components

undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields /engine covers / component covers obscuring / limiting access to prescribed areas and or items

Pass 18 Mar 2015 40,609 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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
Full Volvo XC90 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

KY12 YWR is a 2012 Volvo XC90 in Grey 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 KY12 YWR, 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

How do I check the history of KY12 YWR?

You can check the full history of KY12 YWR by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was KY12 YWR registered?

KY12 YWR is a 2012 Volvo XC90, first registered on 17 March 2012.

Is KY12 YWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY12 YWR 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.

Does KY12 YWR have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on KY12 YWR. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.