CarVerify

Free Car Check

LX12 SKF

2012 Volvo XC90

Silver Diesel 2400cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

156,374 mi
Last recorded156,374 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC9079,964 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Volvo
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX12 SKF
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 156,374 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear both side lamps slight damaged

Pass 13 Mar 2025 139,980 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Mar 2024 125,303 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Jan 2024 124,672 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front wiper smearing

engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 21 Feb 2023 111,593 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Lamp unit cracked but not affecting lights

Nearside Rear tyre wearing in edges

Offside Rear tyre wearing in edges

Pass 21 Jan 2022 97,379 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2022 97,356 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 85,369 miles

Engine cover and under-tray fitted not allowing full inspection on some components.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

nearside rear lamp slightly cracked

Pass 17 Apr 2019 68,425 miles

Nearside Rear near side rear lamp crack

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2019 68,425 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear near side rear lamp crack

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2018 49,290 miles

engine cover and under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

third row seats and belts not checked

Pass 20 Dec 2016 28,206 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 22,864 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 14,839 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
Full Volvo XC90 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

LX12 SKF is a 2012 Volvo XC90 in Silver with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 LX12 SKF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LX12 SKF?

You can check the full history of LX12 SKF by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LX12 SKF registered?

LX12 SKF is a 2012 Volvo XC90, first registered on 29 June 2012.

Is LX12 SKF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LX12 SKF shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LX12 SKF have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on LX12 SKF. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.