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GJ12 HTL

2012 Volvo XC90

Silver Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

Typical for 2012 Volvo XC9079,964 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

underbody corvered in mudd

Fail 24 Apr 2026

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

underbody corvered in mudd

Pass 22 Apr 2025 111,214 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2024 105,453 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2024 105,453 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2023 100,533 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2022 95,095 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 88,556 miles

Offside Front Inner power steering rack drum stick has slight play

Fail 6 Mar 2021 88,552 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick + discs heavily lipped (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner power steering rack drum stick has slight play

Pass 12 Mar 2020 80,686 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 71,834 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 61,782 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 50,865 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Front lower arm front bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 40,733 miles

Under trays fitted

Fail 29 Mar 2016 40,733 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Under trays fitted

Fail 1 Apr 2015 29,667 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 29,667 miles

Nearside Front 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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GJ12 HTL 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 HTL, 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 GJ12 HTL registered?

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

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