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BK12 GNY

2012 Volvo XC90

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

168,991 mi
Last recorded168,991 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC9079,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK12 GNY
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 168,991 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2026 168,990 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Mar 2025 166,353 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2024 157,247 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2023 147,616 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 138,573 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2022 138,571 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Mar 2021 129,242 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Mar 2021 129,205 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 120,277 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 109,855 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Apr 2019 109,855 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 96,189 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 95,961 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 82,348 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 70,384 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 54,059 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

zero emissions registered at dga

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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BK12 GNY is a 2012 Volvo XC90 in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BK12 GNY, 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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BK12 GNY is a 2012 Volvo XC90, first registered on 5 April 2012.

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