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LO12 ZVW

2012 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

149,548 mi
Last recorded149,548 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC9079,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO12 ZVW
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 149,548 miles

undercarriage undersealed

Pass 23 Apr 2025 142,591 miles

Front front intercooler pipes seeping

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear 3rd row seat belts not checked seats in down position

Fail 11 Apr 2025 142,414 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Front front intercooler pipes seeping

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear 3rd row seat belts not checked seats in down position

Pass 8 Apr 2024 133,264 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 123,552 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 117,319 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 110,441 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2020 103,804 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 91,780 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 77,718 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 63,159 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 49,065 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 35,176 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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LO12 ZVW is a 2012 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LO12 ZVW, 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 LO12 ZVW registered?

LO12 ZVW is a 2012 Volvo XC90, first registered on 26 June 2012.

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