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GCC 43

2012 Volvo XC90

Silver Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

60,989 mi
Last recorded60,989 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC9079,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGCC 43
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 60,989 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Jun 2025 60,722 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Jun 2025 60,720 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 59,968 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 57,548 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 55,256 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 54,712 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met.requires adjustment or repair.

front washers weak delivery.

Fail 5 Aug 2021 54,712 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency only just met.requires adjustment or repair.

front washers weak delivery.

Pass 5 Oct 2020 53,312 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2020 53,312 miles

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

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

parking brake inboard shoe type

Pass 16 Sep 2019 47,876 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 16 Sep 2019 47,875 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 16 Oct 2018 42,482 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 36,348 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 30,001 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 30,001 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 19 Sep 2015 22,418 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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GCC 43 is a 2012 Volvo XC90 in Silver 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 GCC 43, 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 GCC 43 registered?

GCC 43 is a 2012 Volvo XC90, first registered on 10 September 2012.

Is GCC 43 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GCC 43 shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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