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N44 MDF

2012 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

202,940 mi
Last recorded202,940 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2024
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC9079,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN44 MDF
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2024 202,940 miles

Central Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose Exhaust flange very corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 188,902 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear pipe to rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 175,848 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2022 175,831 miles

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

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel very poor (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Oct 2021 164,607 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2021 164,589 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Sep 2020 155,411 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 147,458 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth at 1.65mm LEGAL LIMIT 1.60mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2018 123,916 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged Valve stem perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged Valve stem perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped half way up screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2018 123,916 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged Valve stem perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged Valve stem perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped half way up screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 123,380 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 99,705 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 79,856 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 60,274 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 60,274 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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N44 MDF 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 73.3%.

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 N44 MDF, 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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N44 MDF is a 2012 Volvo XC90, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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