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M300 NJU

2012 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,278 mi
Last recorded90,278 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC9079,964 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM300 NJU
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 90,278 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Jan 2025 85,516 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.96mm wearing on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.46mm wearing on the inner edge 235/60/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 79,825 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 74,523 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2023 74,523 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2022 70,953 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2022 70,953 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 MIL (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 65,132 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Jan 2021 65,123 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 61,580 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 54,009 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2019 54,009 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2018 43,307 miles

Both front tyres outer edges wearing thin

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 33,579 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2017 33,579 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6/2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 23,851 miles

unable to test the rear, rear seat belts

under tray fitted

Fail 16 Dec 2015 23,851 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

unable to test the rear, rear seat belts

under tray fitted

Pass 26 Jan 2015 17,550 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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M300 NJU is a 2012 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 M300 NJU, 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 M300 NJU registered?

M300 NJU is a 2012 Volvo XC90, first registered on 28 January 2012.

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