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LX12 SSV

2012 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

114,449 mi
Last recorded114,449 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC9079,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 114,449 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 111,540 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2024 104,923 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2024 104,920 miles

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2023 99,790 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 90,137 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2020 82,938 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread worn very low,just passing on the 1.6mm limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres treads worn very low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 74,316 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms inner forward bushes worn,splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2019 62,579 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 43,240 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 32,206 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 32,206 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 22,777 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 SSV 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 84.6%.

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 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 LX12 SSV, 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 SSV registered?

LX12 SSV is a 2012 Volvo XC90, first registered on 23 March 2012.

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