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CS02 GAB

2012 Volvo XC90

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

135,989 mi
Last recorded135,989 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC9079,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCS02 GAB
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 135,989 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2024 128,766 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 121,204 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 112,495 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 106,222 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 100,684 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 91,324 miles

Front Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Fail 16 Sep 2019 91,324 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements no post code on plate (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements no post code on plate (0.1 (d))

Front Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 77,971 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 64,752 miles

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

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

front tyres 3 mm

Pass 19 Sep 2016 53,212 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 42,949 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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CS02 GAB is a 2012 Volvo XC90 in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 CS02 GAB, 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 CS02 GAB registered?

CS02 GAB is a 2012 Volvo XC90, first registered on 25 September 2012.

Is CS02 GAB safe to buy?

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