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LO61 NLE

2012 Volvo XC90

Red Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

137,568 mi
Last recorded137,568 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC9079,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO61 NLE
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 137,568 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Mar 2026 137,568 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 131,036 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Mar 2025 131,034 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 124,101 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 117,221 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2022 114,208 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 90,090 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 79,854 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2019 73,462 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 64,373 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 55,810 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 45,591 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 40,012 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face corroded and pitted seek advice (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 31,125 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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LO61 NLE is a 2012 Volvo XC90 in Red with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 LO61 NLE, 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 LO61 NLE registered?

LO61 NLE is a 2012 Volvo XC90, first registered on 21 January 2012.

Is LO61 NLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LO61 NLE shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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