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PN12 BFA

2012 Volvo XC90

Bronze Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

165,707 mi
Last recorded165,707 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC9079,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN12 BFA
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2012
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 165,707 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2025 162,035 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF + OSF rear bush on arm heavily perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front lower gearbox mount heavily perished

Nearside Rear Coil spring looks like it is not located correctly in mounting cups

Nearside Rear Handbrake effort low

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear differential - front bush worn

Pass 26 Mar 2024 148,213 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2024 148,213 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2023 133,328 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2022 120,229 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2022 120,229 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 107,890 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2021 107,890 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2020 100,092 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 83,599 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2018 71,467 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 60,623 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 50,617 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 39,725 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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PN12 BFA is a 2012 Volvo XC90 in Bronze 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 PN12 BFA, 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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PN12 BFA is a 2012 Volvo XC90, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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