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AD12 GYB

2012 Volvo XC90

Black Petrol 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

121,173 mi
Last recorded121,173 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC9079,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD12 GYB
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 121,173 miles

Covers and trays fitted

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))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2025 119,933 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 118,088 miles

both rear discs slight corrosion on faces

Pass 20 Jan 2023 116,457 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 114,439 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement split but no excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 112,531 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both slightly pitted on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 106,651 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 96,348 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2019 96,346 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

3rd row seatbelts inaccessible

Pass 20 Jan 2018 85,948 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 75,941 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 59,985 miles

BOOST PIPE DAMAGED

FRONT DISCS LIPPED/RUSTY

FRONT PADS CLOSE TO METAL

REAR DISCS LIPPED/CRODDED

REAR TYRE WEARING SLIGHLY ON INSIDE AND OUTSIDE EDGE

Fail 28 Apr 2016 59,980 miles

Fuel tank leaking FUEL LEAK FROM ABOVE THE TANK (7.2.3)

FRONT PADS CLOSE TO METAL

BOOST PIPE DAMAGED

FRONT DISCS LIPPED/RUSTY

REAR DISCS LIPPED/CRODDED

REAR TYRE WEARING SLIGHLY ON INSIDE AND OUTSIDE EDGE

Pass 29 Apr 2015 42,776 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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AD12 GYB is a 2012 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AD12 GYB, 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 AD12 GYB registered?

AD12 GYB is a 2012 Volvo XC90, first registered on 26 April 2012.

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