2012 Volvo XC90 2.4L Diesel · AK12 AEE

The Volvo XC90 presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend, evidenced by the most recent test on 28 August 2025 at 118,428 miles returning a pass with no defects recorded. The preceding three annual tests in August 2024, August 2023, and August 2022 also passed cleanly. This consistent clean sheet across five years indicates the vehicle has been maintained to a standard that satisfies DVSA roadworthiness requirements without recurring advisories or escalating faults. Annual mileage sits at roughly 8,459 miles against the 14-year age, a typical use profile for a 2012 large SUV. The records show steady accumulation: 95,348 miles in August 2022, 103,080 miles in August 2023, 108,932 miles in August 2024, and 118,428 miles in August 2025. The only anomaly is the failed test on 30 August 2023 at 103,066 miles, one day before the passing retest at 103,080 miles, with no defects listed on either entry. Such a same-week fail-pass with no recorded defects suggests an administrative or procedural rejection rather than a mechanical fault, and the owner corrected it without delay. Given the absence of any advisories on brakes, suspension bushes, coil springs, exhaust emissions, or structural corrosion across the timeline, the MOT history alone reveals no red flags. The clean run implies previous owners addressed wear before each test. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection of the D5 drivetrain and Haldex AWD coupling, as these are age-related failure points not captured by MOT checks. In person, verify underneath for subframe corrosion and inspect the front lower arm bushes and brake disc thickness, since the 118,428-mile odometer means consumables are due regardless of test outcomes. The lack of flagged defects should not replace a physical appraisal of tyre sidewall condition and suspension geometry on a vehicle of this mileage.