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PK61 APZ

2012 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

159,541 mi
Last recorded159,541 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC9079,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK61 APZ
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 9 Apr 2026 159,541 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bottom arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security subframe (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 148,410 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 138,767 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2024 138,767 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 127,357 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2022 115,326 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement foremost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement foremost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

park brake efficiency only just met requirements

Pass 23 Feb 2021 113,419 miles

exhaust flanges in poor condition

rear suspension arm bushes worn

tow bar assembly corroded

Nearside Front tyre on legal limit

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

corrosion rear suspension components

Fail 12 Feb 2021 113,414 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre on legal limit

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

corrosion rear suspension components

exhaust flanges in poor condition

rear suspension arm bushes worn

tow bar assembly corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2020 111,361 miles

park brake efficiency only just met requirements

Fail 5 Feb 2020 111,361 miles

Brake performance not tested rear brake pads broken both sides (1.2.1 (g))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 107,301 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 102,310 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2018 102,310 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. also seat base missing (6.2.A.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 86,803 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2016 85,867 miles

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

Nearside Front side repeater lense damaged

Pass 24 Dec 2015 69,398 miles

engine and under tray fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 23 Dec 2015 69,397 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine and under tray fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 22 Dec 2014 50,285 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

advise n/s/r outer edge of tyre worn

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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PK61 APZ is a 2012 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 PK61 APZ, 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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PK61 APZ is a 2012 Volvo XC90, first registered on 4 January 2012.

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