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MR12 FOZ

2012 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

189,471 mi
Last recorded189,471 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC9079,964 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMR12 FOZ
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 189,471 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2024 181,526 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 174,472 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 167,170 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2022 166,967 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Body component insecure side step (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Towbar component excessively worn detachable tow ball loose , worn (6.1.6 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 160,711 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 154,149 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2020 154,149 miles

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

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

Offside sill step insecure

Pass 12 Dec 2019 148,182 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2019 148,047 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2018 139,627 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2018 139,627 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Dec 2017 130,992 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 123,012 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 72,905 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 23,458 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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MR12 FOZ 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 MR12 FOZ, 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 MR12 FOZ registered?

MR12 FOZ is a 2012 Volvo XC90, first registered on 23 March 2012.

Is MR12 FOZ safe to buy?

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