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CG59 PLG

2012 Volvo XC90

Silver Diesel 2400cc

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MOT Status

Valid

Expires19 Jul 2027

Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)

Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

152,963 mi

Last recorded152,963 miles

Recorded on20 Jul 2026

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCG59 PLG

MakeVolvo

ModelXC90

Year2012

ColourSilver

Fuel typeDiesel

Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail

Pass 20 Jul 2026 152,963 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 Jul 2026 152,962 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Jul 2026 152,730 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working door mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion to rear axle

oil level low

Pass 9 Apr 2025 140,412 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts worn smooth inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil around top of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear both indicators discoloured

corrosion to rear axle

Fail 9 Apr 2025 140,412 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts worn smooth inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil around top of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear both indicators discoloured

corrosion to rear axle

Pass 16 Apr 2024 132,580 miles

Fail 11 Apr 2024 132,573 miles

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Mar 2023 125,426 miles

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 14 Mar 2023 125,426 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 117,870 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 3 Mar 2022 117,870 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 4 Feb 2021 101,785 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (255/50/19 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

oil level low

Pass 2 Mar 2020 93,214 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 2 Mar 2020 93,214 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 82,336 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 4 Jan 2019 82,229 miles

Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 9 Jan 2018 75,269 miles

Pass 10 Feb 2017 65,864 miles

Fail 9 Feb 2017 65,860 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 55,258 miles

Pass 17 Feb 2015 41,462 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

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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CG59 PLG is a 2012 Volvo XC90 in Silver with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 CG59 PLG, 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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CG59 PLG is a 2012 Volvo XC90, first registered on 12 January 2012.

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