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NL62 XSR

2012 Volvo XC90

Grey Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

136,295 mi
Last recorded136,295 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC9079,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL62 XSR
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 136,295 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4.0mm worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Jan 2026 136,295 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4.0mm worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 122,516 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 107,036 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2024 107,034 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jan 2023 93,966 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Jan 2023 93,965 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs slight corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear brakes slight fluctuation (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 Oct 2021 71,556 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 64,536 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2020 64,536 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2019 58,556 miles

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

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

engine cover and under tray fitted obscuring components

Pass 2 Oct 2018 43,322 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

engine cover and under tray/covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 24 Oct 2017 32,442 miles

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

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

engine covers & undertrays fitted obscuring the inspection of some testable items

Pass 31 Oct 2016 28,154 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 24,352 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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NL62 XSR is a 2012 Volvo XC90 in Grey 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 NL62 XSR, 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 NL62 XSR registered?

NL62 XSR is a 2012 Volvo XC90, first registered on 5 October 2012.

Is NL62 XSR safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL62 XSR shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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