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EN57 GNS

2012 Volvo XC90

Grey Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

143,757 mi
Last recorded143,757 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC9079,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN57 GNS
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 143,757 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2024 124,100 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2024 124,100 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 111,873 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 97,989 miles

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2022 97,988 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 89,379 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 86,700 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 4 Nov 2020 86,700 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2019 82,422 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 67,742 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 67,742 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Mar 2018 67,216 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 55,170 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking at side walll

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking at side wall

Fail 2 Mar 2017 55,170 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking at side walll

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking at side wall

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 45,548 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 45,548 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 33,788 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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EN57 GNS is a 2012 Volvo XC90 in Grey with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 EN57 GNS, 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 EN57 GNS registered?

EN57 GNS is a 2012 Volvo XC90, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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