2012 Volvo XC90 2.4L Diesel · SW61 DWM
2012 Volvo XC90 (2.4L, diesel). First registered 27 Jan 2012. Recorded mileage 36,698 miles. MOT expired on 23 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO XC90
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Aberdeen
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 36,698 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
SW61 DWM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/09/2025
- 36,698 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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SW61 DWM Mileage History
- 23/02/202329,526 mi
- 07/02/202431,774 mi+2,248 mi
- 25/09/202433,278 mi+1,504 mi
- 23/09/202536,683 mi+3,405 mi
- 25/09/202536,698 mi+15 mi
Average of roughly 2,772 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SW61 DWM 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 (SW61 DWM) between February 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 25 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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: “Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))”; “Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))”.
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