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NL12 XFP

2012 Volvo XC90

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,995 mi
Last recorded91,995 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC9079,964 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL12 XFP
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 91,995 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2025 88,972 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2025 88,972 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2024 85,740 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 82,646 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 77,664 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 72,762 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 68,690 miles

very well presented just missing one valve cap.9/10

Fail 10 Jul 2020 68,381 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 May 2019 61,519 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 61,519 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 57,268 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner faces heavily corroded. (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 50,237 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1mm outside edge outside testable area/tread. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs corroded. (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 41,636 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 32,536 miles

Cut in N/S/R tyre tread not exposing the ply cords.

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 32,536 miles

Cut in N/S/R tyre tread not exposing the ply cords.

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front 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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NL12 XFP is a 2012 Volvo XC90 in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NL12 XFP, 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

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What year was NL12 XFP registered?

NL12 XFP is a 2012 Volvo XC90, first registered on 29 March 2012.

Is NL12 XFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL12 XFP shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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