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NX12 UBF

2012 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

153,386 mi
Last recorded153,386 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC9079,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX12 UBF
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 153,386 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2025 142,621 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 132,306 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 119,114 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 107,784 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2022 107,784 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 91,443 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 80,974 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2020 80,968 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of an obligatory external mirror (3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 64,143 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 48,713 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 46,449 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 35,119 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 23,538 miles

Nearside Rear 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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NX12 UBF 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 NX12 UBF, 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 NX12 UBF registered?

NX12 UBF is a 2012 Volvo XC90, first registered on 7 August 2012.

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The MOT history for NX12 UBF 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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