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MW12 BUU

2012 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,315 mi
Last recorded109,315 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC9079,964 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW12 BUU
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 109,315 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2026 109,315 miles

Nearside Front All outline marker lamps not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 93,477 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 65,037 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2023 65,037 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/50R19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/50R19 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 May 2022 60,946 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 56,636 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 53,490 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2020 53,487 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2019 49,813 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 46,246 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2018 46,242 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 42,754 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2017 42,749 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 32,990 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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MW12 BUU is a 2012 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 MW12 BUU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of MW12 BUU?

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What year was MW12 BUU registered?

MW12 BUU is a 2012 Volvo XC90, first registered on 9 July 2012.

Is MW12 BUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for MW12 BUU shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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