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NC12 ZWM

2012 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

138,902 mi
Last recorded138,902 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC9079,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC12 ZWM
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 138,902 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2025 131,003 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2025 130,959 miles

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 121,547 miles

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

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

No read out given on emission test

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

Pass 12 Jun 2023 118,219 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

smoke meter reading too low to register

Pass 13 Jun 2022 109,991 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 100,198 miles

front brake disks corroding

Pass 9 Jun 2020 90,429 miles

front brake disks corroding

Pass 3 Jun 2019 80,638 miles

front brake disks corroding

Pass 11 Jun 2018 68,781 miles

no read out given on emission test

Pass 7 Jun 2017 57,243 miles

nearside front tyre worn on edge

Pass 8 Jun 2016 46,336 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 34,217 miles

front number plate damaged

Fail 9 Jun 2015 34,217 miles

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

front number plate damaged

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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NC12 ZWM is a 2012 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NC12 ZWM, 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 NC12 ZWM registered?

NC12 ZWM is a 2012 Volvo XC90, first registered on 11 June 2012.

Is NC12 ZWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for NC12 ZWM shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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