2012 Volvo XC90 2.4L Diesel · L14 RBD
2012 Volvo XC90 (2.4L, diesel). First registered 08 Jun 2012. Recorded mileage 188,999 miles. MOT expired on 17 Mar 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO XC90
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Mar 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 188,999 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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L14 RBD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 31/07/2026
- 188,999 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
L14 RBD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Volvo Xc90 (L14 RBD) between October 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 31 July 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (16 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))”; “Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”.
L14 RBD Mileage History
- 17/10/2023156,825 mi
- 17/10/2023156,825 mi
- 13/03/2025169,310 mi+12,485 mi
- 18/03/2025169,310 mi
- 31/07/2026188,999 mi+19,689 mi
Average of roughly 11,545 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Volvo XC90 (Gen 1)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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- AWD / DEM module failureModerate
Haldex pump or DEM faults can quietly disable the rear axle, leaving the XC90 driving like a front-wheel-drive car until traction is really needed.
- Automatic gearbox wearSerious
Heavy towing and long service intervals can leave the automatic box flaring, thumping or slipping under load.
- Front suspension arm and top mount wearModerate
The heavy nose wears front bushes, top mounts and drop links, giving the familiar XC90 knock over poor UK roads.
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