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GF62 XGJ

2012 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

144,437 mi
Last recorded144,437 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC9079,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF62 XGJ
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 144,437 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight play in both track rods ()

Fail 4 Nov 2025 144,437 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight play in both track rods ()

Pass 30 Oct 2024 137,845 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 131,936 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Hand brake readings just met the requirements it would appear the hand brake requires adjustment or repair

Pass 27 Oct 2022 124,463 miles

Offside Front slightly wearing on inner edge

Fail 25 Oct 2022 124,463 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords and bald on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front slightly wearing on inner edge

Pass 26 Oct 2021 116,116 miles

Brake pipe slightly damaged two pipes chaffed on the wiring loom next to the abs pump (1.1.11 (c))

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

hand brake just met the requirements it would appear it requires adjustment or repair

Fail 26 Oct 2021 116,112 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged leaking (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged badly perished (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly damaged two pipes chaffed on the wiring loom next to the abs pump (1.1.11 (c))

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

hand brake just met the requirements it would appear it requires adjustment or repair

Pass 29 Oct 2020 110,456 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 105,425 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2019 105,420 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both n/s & o/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Oct 2018 96,570 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both o/s n/s pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth of 2-3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth of 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Oct 2018 96,569 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both o/s n/s pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth of 2-3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth of 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 88,500 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges and low on tread

Pass 10 Nov 2016 82,057 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 70,850 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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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GF62 XGJ is a 2012 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 GF62 XGJ, 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 GF62 XGJ registered?

GF62 XGJ is a 2012 Volvo XC90, first registered on 18 December 2012.

Is GF62 XGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF62 XGJ shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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