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G3 KAJ

2012 Volvo XC90

Silver Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

114,783 mi
Last recorded114,783 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC9079,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG3 KAJ
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 114,783 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower suspension arm, inner bushes have play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Slightly damaged (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear suspension arms rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Spring mountings rusty (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2025 108,456 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside bottom arm inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened subframe / suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2025 108,454 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside bottom arm inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened subframe / suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 101,160 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Jul 2023 97,037 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both inner pads on 2-2.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Thread depth on 2.5mm and wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 91,999 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s

n/s/r and o/s/r suspension upper arm front bush worn/ perished slightly

Fail 6 Jul 2022 91,999 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn n/s/r and o/s/r front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s

n/s/r and o/s/r suspension upper arm front bush worn/ perished slightly

Pass 6 Jul 2021 84,171 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s

front and rear suspension anti roll bar bushes perished slightly

front and rear suspension sub frame bushes perished slightly

front brake discs worn/ corroded slightly on edge

n/s/r and o/s/r suspension lower arm inner bushes worn/ perished slightly

n/s/r and o/s/r suspension upper arm bush worn/ perished slightly

n/sf and o/s/f suspension lower arm bushes perished slightly

power assisted steering pump light mist of oil

tow bar corroded slightly

Pass 7 Jul 2020 78,666 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2020 78,665 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 68,662 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 58,712 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 48,869 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 38,803 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 33,217 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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G3 KAJ is a 2012 Volvo XC90 in Silver with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 G3 KAJ, 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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G3 KAJ is a 2012 Volvo XC90, first registered on 23 March 2012.

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