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G8 FSR

2012 Volvo XC90

Silver Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

134,732 mi
Last recorded134,732 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC9079,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG8 FSR
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2026 134,732 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 125,016 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 119,700 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 110,666 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 110,348 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2022 110,346 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 23 Oct 2021 108,829 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 101,268 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 80,647 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2019 80,646 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 67,584 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 58,824 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 51,448 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 40,497 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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G8 FSR is a 2012 Volvo XC90 in Silver 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 G8 FSR, 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 G8 FSR registered?

G8 FSR is a 2012 Volvo XC90, first registered on 29 March 2012.

Is G8 FSR safe to buy?

The MOT history for G8 FSR 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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