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LC12 VKG

2012 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

134,214 mi
Last recorded134,214 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC9079,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC12 VKG
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 134,214 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2025 126,311 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2024 126,280 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 122,184 miles

Emissions too clean to obtain a reading

Pass 17 Nov 2022 112,273 miles

Nearside Front tyre tread getting low

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

Offside Front tyre tread getting low

emissions too clean to obtain a reading

Fail 17 Nov 2022 112,273 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front tyre tread getting low

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

Offside Front tyre tread getting low

emissions too clean to obtain a reading

Pass 22 Nov 2021 101,544 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2021 101,544 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 93,778 miles

Nearside mirror repeater water ingress/broken

Fail 28 Oct 2020 93,778 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside mirror repeater water ingress/broken

Pass 23 May 2019 80,749 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 67,895 miles

Clean emissions reading

Pass 25 May 2017 56,615 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 27 May 2016 44,062 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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LC12 VKG is a 2012 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LC12 VKG, 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 LC12 VKG registered?

LC12 VKG is a 2012 Volvo XC90, first registered on 26 June 2012.

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