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MSV 813

2012 Volvo XC90

Silver Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

121,958 mi
Last recorded121,958 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC9079,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMSV 813
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 121,958 miles

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

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

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

Rear subframe in a rusty condition

Pass 15 May 2024 114,867 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 May 2023 106,545 miles

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

Offside Front slight play in inner steering rack joint

Fail 4 May 2023 106,540 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front slight play in inner steering rack joint

Pass 11 May 2022 98,330 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 89,677 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2020 80,609 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge strong advise both rears (5.2.3 (e))

both hand brakes just met limits

Fail 5 Jun 2020 80,602 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both and low pressures (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge strong advise both rears (5.2.3 (e))

both hand brakes just met limits

Pass 19 Jun 2019 69,811 miles

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair both sides (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 56,861 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2018 56,861 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 40,479 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 33,952 miles

Advise Traction control light flickered on but has gone off and stayed off

Pass 28 Mar 2015 29,798 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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MSV 813 is a 2012 Volvo XC90 in Silver with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 MSV 813, 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 MSV 813 registered?

MSV 813 is a 2012 Volvo XC90, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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