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G12 JTW

2012 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

231,341 mi
Last recorded231,341 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC9079,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG12 JTW
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 231,341 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2025 231,341 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2024 221,814 miles
Fail 29 May 2024 221,487 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2023 215,308 miles

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

Rear PROPSHAFT MISSING

Pass 14 Jul 2022 197,328 miles

surface rust underneath allover

Pass 19 Jul 2021 186,957 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 177,217 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Unable to fully inspect NS 3rd row seatbelt (tape around belt)

Pass 23 Jul 2019 153,540 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2019 153,524 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2018 126,351 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 99,600 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 18 Jul 2017 99,600 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 28 Jul 2016 82,587 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

rear folding seats/belts not fully inspected due to items in luggage area

Pass 20 Jul 2015 64,698 miles

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

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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G12 JTW is a 2012 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 G12 JTW, 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 G12 JTW registered?

G12 JTW is a 2012 Volvo XC90, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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