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L6 AYF

2012 Volvo XC90

White Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,364 mi
Last recorded146,364 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC9079,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL6 AYF
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 146,364 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2026 146,364 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Lower Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2025 139,978 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2025 139,967 miles

Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected just above brake pedal inside vehicle (4.11 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam keeps flickering on & off & light output dim (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2024 128,469 miles
Fail 29 May 2024 128,467 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 May 2023 119,378 miles
Fail 3 May 2023 119,370 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively arm incorrectly adjusted (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 110,263 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 9 Jun 2021 98,957 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 85,953 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2020 85,946 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative switch sticking (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 74,376 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2019 74,347 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 60,900 miles

both rear tyres out of shape

Pass 22 May 2017 46,788 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 30,824 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 15,649 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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L6 AYF is a 2012 Volvo XC90 in White with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 L6 AYF, 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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L6 AYF is a 2012 Volvo XC90, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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