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ND61 NKS

2012 Volvo XC90

Grey Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

134,646 mi
Last recorded134,646 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC9079,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND61 NKS
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 134,646 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2025 129,203 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Jul 2024 123,327 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2023 116,905 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Jul 2023 116,905 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2022 111,915 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 103,783 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 102,039 miles

Unable to check rear belts due to seats being folded

Fail 6 Jan 2021 102,039 miles

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

Unable to check rear belts due to seats being folded

Pass 3 Jan 2020 98,008 miles

Emissions Too Clean to Test

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/50 ZR19 107Y (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Unable to check 3rd row seats and belts

Fail 3 Jan 2020 98,006 miles

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

Emissions Too Clean to Test

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/50 ZR19 107Y (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Unable to check 3rd row seats and belts

Pass 4 Jan 2019 86,426 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 73,331 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 58,304 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 47,910 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 33,701 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Dec 2014 33,701 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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ND61 NKS is a 2012 Volvo XC90 in Grey with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 ND61 NKS, 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 ND61 NKS registered?

ND61 NKS is a 2012 Volvo XC90, first registered on 16 January 2012.

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