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LG12 YJW

2012 Volvo XC90

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,024 mi
Last recorded121,024 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC9079,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG12 YJW
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 121,024 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2024 111,998 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 102,780 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front 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 23 Nov 2022 93,075 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 82,800 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2022 82,800 miles

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 71,374 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 29 Jan 2021 71,374 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/50/19v (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + outer edge scrubbed (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2020 62,354 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 17 Jan 2019 52,947 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 47,876 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 40,806 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 Mar 2017 40,805 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel parking brake has no efficiency (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 33,154 miles

crack in windscreen

handbrake foot pedal rubber missing

oil sweat from power steering pump

Fail 22 Mar 2016 33,155 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

brake fluid on minimum level

crack in windscreen

handbrake foot pedal rubber missing

oil sweat from power steering pump

power steering cover has worn through on alternator

Pass 6 Mar 2015 23,529 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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
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LG12 YJW is a 2012 Volvo XC90 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 LG12 YJW, 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 LG12 YJW registered?

LG12 YJW is a 2012 Volvo XC90, first registered on 22 March 2012.

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