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GJ12 CGF

2012 Volvo XC90

Silver Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

125,880 mi
Last recorded125,880 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC9079,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ12 CGF
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 125,880 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2025 125,063 miles

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

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

under body surface corrosion

Pass 11 Jul 2024 122,743 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 120,768 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2023 120,768 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 112,690 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2022 112,688 miles

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

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

Rear Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front marker light not working

Pass 30 Sep 2021 103,684 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2021 103,684 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 21 Sep 2020 96,418 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2020 96,418 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Mar 2019 83,937 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255 50 19 107w (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255 50 19 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 73,368 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 66,130 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Wearing quicker than NS will req discs (3.5.1g)

Fail 30 Mar 2017 66,130 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking PAS Oil cooler (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Wearing quicker than NS will req discs (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 52,832 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 40,466 miles

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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GJ12 CGF 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 GJ12 CGF, 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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GJ12 CGF is a 2012 Volvo XC90, first registered on 31 March 2012.

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