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P6 DSU

2012 Volvo XC90

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

140,983 mi
Last recorded140,983 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC9079,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP6 DSU
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 140,983 miles

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

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

under trays fitted obscuring some items

Pass 11 Dec 2024 126,601 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2024 117,175 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2024 117,170 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2023 106,805 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 97,297 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2021 97,297 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 93,000 miles

Nearside Front door mirror loose

Fail 15 Dec 2020 93,000 miles

Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction dash cam (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front door mirror loose

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

Pass 24 Jun 2019 84,302 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 73,655 miles

Nearside door mirror slightly insecure

Rear tyres getting low

Pass 7 Jul 2017 67,891 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2017 67,889 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 61,665 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Exhaust emissions too clean to record

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm 235/60 R 18 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2mm 235/60 R18 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Sep 2016 61,665 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Exhaust emissions too clean to record

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm 235/60 R 18 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2mm 235/60 R18 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 51,749 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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P6 DSU 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 68.8%.

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 P6 DSU, 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 P6 DSU registered?

P6 DSU is a 2012 Volvo XC90, first registered on 12 November 2012.

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