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LX12 SJO

2012 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

125,959 mi
Last recorded125,959 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC9079,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX12 SJO
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 125,959 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 120,419 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides at the rubber (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Side marker not working

Pass 28 Mar 2024 114,466 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 108,940 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2022 102,749 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 Mar 2022 102,749 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 95,262 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2021 95,262 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 82,302 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 66,434 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 50,790 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 47,558 miles

offside front tyre bald on outer edge

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

base of seat broken off with switches,but switches still working

nearside front outer tyre wall damaged

Fail 18 Apr 2017 47,538 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing is part of mirror (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

base of seat broken off with switches,but switches still working

nearside front outer tyre wall damaged

offside front tyre bald on outer edge

Pass 20 Apr 2016 39,978 miles

both rear tyres wearing low

n/s/r tyre worn to limits on outer edges

Fail 20 Apr 2016 39,978 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both rear tyres wearing low

n/s/r tyre worn to limits on outer edges

Pass 11 Mar 2015 31,329 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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LX12 SJO is a 2012 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,400cc 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 LX12 SJO, 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 LX12 SJO registered?

LX12 SJO is a 2012 Volvo XC90, first registered on 5 April 2012.

Is LX12 SJO safe to buy?

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