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M40 YTA

2012 Volvo XC90

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

211,581 mi
Last recorded211,581 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC9079,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM40 YTA
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 211,581 miles

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

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

undertrays

Pass 4 Dec 2024 209,121 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 200,462 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 184,842 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth 2mm, tyre worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 166,401 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 151,619 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 133,705 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rears ()

Pass 21 Dec 2018 123,010 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2018 123,010 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 104,692 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2018 104,692 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 90,032 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 9 Jan 2017 90,032 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 62,133 miles

unable to gain access to rear boot seats & seat belts therefore not tested

Pass 6 Jan 2015 29,257 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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M40 YTA is a 2012 Volvo XC90 in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 M40 YTA, 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 M40 YTA registered?

M40 YTA is a 2012 Volvo XC90, first registered on 18 January 2012.

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