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5 GOU

2012 Volvo XC90

Grey Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

35,912 mi
Last recorded35,912 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC9079,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration5 GOU
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 35,912 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2025 34,416 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2024 32,452 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2024 32,452 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2023 30,665 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 28,789 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 27,201 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 25,681 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 23,584 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 21,451 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts corroded inner faces (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 19,118 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 15,980 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 15,980 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 28 May 2015 13,169 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

both front tyres approaching wearbars and worn on outer edges

Pass 28 May 2015 13,169 miles

both front tyres approaching wearbars and worn on outer edges

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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5 GOU is a 2012 Volvo XC90 in Grey 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 5 GOU, 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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What year was 5 GOU registered?

5 GOU is a 2012 Volvo XC90, first registered on 30 June 2012.

Is 5 GOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for 5 GOU shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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