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G33 ROD

2012 Volvo XC90

Grey Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

136,608 mi
Last recorded136,608 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC9079,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG33 ROD
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 136,608 miles

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 May 2026 136,486 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Side flash lens broken (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 May 2025 112,398 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2024 92,837 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 72,020 miles
Fail 19 May 2023 72,020 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 18 May 2022 55,320 miles

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 May 2021 47,235 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2019 34,682 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2019 34,680 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pump fractured and steering adversely affected Pump bearing noisy (2.1.5 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 26,773 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 26,770 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2017 24,104 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 19,093 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2016 19,093 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 14,551 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 9,866 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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G33 ROD is a 2012 Volvo XC90 in Grey 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 G33 ROD, 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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G33 ROD is a 2012 Volvo XC90, first registered on 5 December 2012.

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