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MA12 CDZ

2012 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,694 mi
Last recorded115,694 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC9079,964 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA12 CDZ
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 115,694 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2025 110,878 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))

Fail 10 Jul 2025 110,874 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering malfunctioning at idle (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

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 Jul 2024 99,718 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2024 99,596 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer jet (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 255/45/20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 90,143 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured OSR & NSR (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 76,285 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2021 71,774 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 64,062 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 57,230 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 49,667 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2018 49,667 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2017 42,185 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 32,057 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 21,861 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 21,861 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front tyre treads are getting close to their legal limits

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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MA12 CDZ 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 MA12 CDZ, 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 MA12 CDZ registered?

MA12 CDZ is a 2012 Volvo XC90, first registered on 26 March 2012.

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