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GCS 30V

2012 Volvo XC90

Silver Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

135,824 mi
Last recorded135,824 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC9079,964 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGCS 30V
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 135,824 miles

Front Bonnet struts weak !!!

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Discs pitted / rusty on inner. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 13 Jan 2026 135,824 miles

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

Front Bonnet struts weak !!!

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Discs pitted / rusty on inner. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake poor effort on both sides.

Pass 15 Jan 2025 133,007 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2025 132,948 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 129,110 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 125,425 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 121,333 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Jan 2021 117,411 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 114,602 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2018 109,016 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 93,120 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 76,000 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2016 62,936 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2016 62,936 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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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GCS 30V 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 78.6%.

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 GCS 30V, 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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What year was GCS 30V registered?

GCS 30V is a 2012 Volvo XC90, first registered on 26 November 2012.

Is GCS 30V safe to buy?

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