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OV12 SYX

2012 Volvo XC90

Silver Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

99,362 mi
Last recorded99,362 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC9079,964 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV12 SYX
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 99,362 miles

both head lamp lenses fading

o/s/f and n/s/f lower suspension arms bushes worn

Fail 23 Feb 2026 99,362 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached top mount (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both head lamp lenses fading

o/s/f and n/s/f lower suspension arms bushes worn

Pass 25 Feb 2025 90,257 miles

both front lower suspension arm front bushes perishing

both head lamp lenses fading

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres wearing on edges and tread getting low

Fail 24 Feb 2025 90,255 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

both front lower suspension arm front bushes perishing

both head lamp lenses fading

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres wearing on edges and tread getting low

Pass 22 Feb 2024 79,176 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 20 Feb 2024 79,175 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm and outer edge smooth (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 66,333 miles

chips in windscreen

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 23 Feb 2022 57,321 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 48,455 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 44,588 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 42,958 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 38,924 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 34,097 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 27,806 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 22,084 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 SYX is a 2012 Volvo XC90 in Silver with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OV12 SYX, 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 SYX registered?

OV12 SYX is a 2012 Volvo XC90, first registered on 28 June 2012.

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