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G4 NSC

2012 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

129,061 mi
Last recorded129,061 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2023
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC9079,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG4 NSC
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2023 129,061 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Mar 2023 129,061 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2022 124,730 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 124,475 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2018 120,121 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2018 120,121 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 25 Jul 2018 120,085 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Mar 2017 104,973 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Apr 2016 85,063 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 71,232 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2015 71,228 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 68,273 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 48,758 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 24,731 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2013 12,012 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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G4 NSC 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 G4 NSC, 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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G4 NSC is a 2012 Volvo XC90, first registered on 27 January 2012.

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