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LR12 LHK

2012 Volvo XC90

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

181,887 mi
Last recorded181,887 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC9079,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR12 LHK
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 181,887 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2026 181,887 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2025 166,379 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2025 166,379 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2024 153,400 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 138,122 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Jun 2023 138,121 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 126,708 miles

Parking brake Efficiency only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair

bonnet struts weak

Pass 15 Jun 2021 106,771 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2021 106,768 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2020 93,797 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 12 Jul 2019 85,503 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 71,984 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2018 71,984 miles

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 60,977 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 60,977 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 51,092 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel eff poor only just meets requirements (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 39,381 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 39,381 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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LR12 LHK is a 2012 Volvo XC90 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 LR12 LHK, 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 LR12 LHK registered?

LR12 LHK is a 2012 Volvo XC90, first registered on 23 May 2012.

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