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OV12 SYC

2012 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

132,701 mi
Last recorded132,701 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC9079,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV12 SYC
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 132,701 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed 3rd row seats (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed 3rd row seats (7.1.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 12 Jan 2026 132,698 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective sharp edges (4.2.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall 255/45/20 uniroyal rainsport5 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively x2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed 3rd row (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed 3rd row (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 111,569 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH ()

Pass 21 Dec 2023 102,394 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2023 102,370 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Inner tie rod joint excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2022 94,682 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2022 94,618 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2021 86,836 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle tested muddy

Fail 15 Dec 2021 86,691 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to the legal limit of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle tested muddy

Pass 17 Dec 2020 79,267 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower wishbone arms have slight play in front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

vehicle tested muddy

Pass 27 Jun 2019 70,339 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2019 70,339 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2018 62,987 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt fitted to all3 rear seats and far rear seats folded away ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside slight play in inner steering rack joint

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

Fail 27 Jun 2018 62,986 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt fitted to all3 rear seats and far rear seats folded away ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside slight play in inner steering rack joint

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2017 54,770 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 42,371 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 29,745 miles

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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OV12 SYC is a 2012 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 OV12 SYC, 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 OV12 SYC registered?

OV12 SYC is a 2012 Volvo XC90, first registered on 14 June 2012.

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The MOT history for OV12 SYC shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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