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LG12 ZJO

2012 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

163,007 mi
Last recorded163,007 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC9079,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG12 ZJO
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 163,007 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both headlamp lenses becoming foggy. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2025 150,450 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front slightly foggy. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2025 150,450 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Outer edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front slightly foggy. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front wipers. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears are perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear worn close to wear limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 136,191 miles

Offside Front OSF seat outer side covering housing broken but not affecting seat belt

Pass 2 Mar 2023 123,331 miles

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Minor oil leak OSF of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat side panel damaged near seat belt but not affecting seat belt

Fail 2 Mar 2023 123,331 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Refitted bulb correctly (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Minor oil leak OSF of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat side panel damaged near seat belt but not affecting seat belt

Pass 23 Feb 2022 110,969 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 102,215 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2021 102,215 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 94,323 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald outer edge, tread getting low on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 82,208 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 68,742 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2017 57,587 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 45,095 miles

nsf tyre 2.5 mm

Fail 16 Feb 2016 45,093 miles

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

nsf tyre 2.5 mm

Fail 13 Feb 2015 34,570 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 34,570 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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LG12 ZJO is a 2012 Volvo XC90 in Black 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 LG12 ZJO, 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 ZJO registered?

LG12 ZJO is a 2012 Volvo XC90, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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