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GF12 NYU

2012 Volvo XC90

Silver Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

176,055 mi
Last recorded176,055 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC9079,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF12 NYU
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 176,055 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2026 175,907 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Aug 2025 171,352 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/60 R18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2025 171,352 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/60 R18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2025 171,347 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 165,257 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 154,744 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Jun 2022 145,002 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged Boot seat. (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged Boot seat. (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 24 Jun 2022 145,001 miles

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

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended fog not functioning. (4.10 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged Boot seat. (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged Boot seat. (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Jun 2021 137,457 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2021 137,455 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Engine oil level low.

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner surface. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner surface. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 131,136 miles

Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed rear (boot) (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed rear (boot) (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

front brake discs worn

Fail 6 Jul 2020 131,136 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed rear (boot) (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed rear (boot) (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

front brake discs worn

Pass 15 May 2019 120,497 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 May 2018 107,774 miles

under trays fitted.

Pass 19 May 2017 85,161 miles

BOTH SIDES REAR / REAR SEAT BELTS WEBBING SLIGHTLY DAMAGED/FRAYED EDGES

OFF SIDE FRONT SEAT BELT STALK LATCH SLIGHTLY DIFFICULT TOO RELEASE WHEN ENGAGED

Fail 19 May 2017 85,161 miles

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended BOTH INDICATOR/ HAZARD LAMPS OPERATION FAULTY/STAY ON (1.9.4)

BOTH SIDES REAR / REAR SEAT BELTS WEBBING SLIGHTLY DAMAGED/FRAYED EDGES

OFF SIDE FRONT SEAT BELT STALK LATCH SLIGHTLY DIFFICULT TOO RELEASE WHEN ENGAGED

Pass 29 May 2016 64,668 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt rear (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt rear (5.2.2a)

nearside rear tyre wearing outer

Pass 19 May 2015 45,498 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside wiper split and smeary

rear tyres wearing outer

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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GF12 NYU is a 2012 Volvo XC90 in Silver with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 GF12 NYU, 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 GF12 NYU registered?

GF12 NYU is a 2012 Volvo XC90, first registered on 22 June 2012.

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