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LF12 XTR

2012 Volvo XC90

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

113,608 mi
Last recorded113,608 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC9079,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF12 XTR
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 113,608 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened corrosion on all parts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 109,330 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 101,899 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts edging off right hand 2.6mm and 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 95,206 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears getting low left hand 2.8mm and 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 88,138 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears getting low left hand 2.7mm and 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 84,339 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2021 84,339 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2020 82,274 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2020 82,274 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2019 74,772 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 66,354 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2018 66,257 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 58,334 miles

Offside Front tyre just 2.7mm

Pass 8 Feb 2016 47,878 miles

emissions too clean

Fail 8 Feb 2016 47,878 miles

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

emissions too clean

Pass 9 Feb 2015 37,050 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 37,049 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

near/side tyre flat.front.

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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LF12 XTR is a 2012 Volvo XC90 in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 LF12 XTR, 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 LF12 XTR registered?

LF12 XTR is a 2012 Volvo XC90, first registered on 5 March 2012.

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The MOT history for LF12 XTR shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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