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G5 BOD

2012 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

88,993 mi
Last recorded88,993 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC9079,964 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG5 BOD
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 88,993 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2025 88,990 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2024 84,633 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 81,401 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 76,896 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 71,694 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 67,987 miles

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 7 Oct 2020 67,984 miles

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

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 20 Sep 2019 62,313 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin On minimum (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 59,246 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 54,291 miles

rear tyres wearing shoulders and worn uneven

Pass 9 Mar 2017 46,435 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre, slightly wearing on shoulders

Offside Rear tyre, slightly wearing on shoulders

Pass 17 Mar 2016 37,382 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 27,258 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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G5 BOD is a 2012 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 G5 BOD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G5 BOD registered?

G5 BOD is a 2012 Volvo XC90, first registered on 26 March 2012.

Is G5 BOD safe to buy?

The MOT history for G5 BOD shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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