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GF12 NZB

2012 Volvo XC90

Grey Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

97,101 mi
Last recorded97,101 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC9079,964 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF12 NZB
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 97,101 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2024 91,429 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 86,222 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 79,049 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2022 78,874 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides , hard to diagnose with gator blocking view ()

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

Pass 27 Aug 2021 73,466 miles

Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly ? anti noise clip missing (1.2.1 (c))

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

Offside Front anti noise clip missing

Pass 28 Aug 2020 68,881 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 64,387 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 58,693 miles

Central Lower under trays fitted at time of test

Front Lower under tray fitted at time of test

Pass 29 Jul 2017 51,219 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 44,003 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 43,935 miles

only 4 seats presented

Fail 24 Aug 2015 43,935 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

only 4 seats presented

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 NZB is a 2012 Volvo XC90 in Grey with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 GF12 NZB, 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 GF12 NZB registered?

GF12 NZB is a 2012 Volvo XC90, first registered on 16 May 2012.

Is GF12 NZB safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF12 NZB shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GF12 NZB have outstanding finance?

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