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GJ12 XRN

2012 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

122,752 mi
Last recorded122,752 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC9079,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ12 XRN
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 122,752 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 May 2025 114,822 miles
Fail 1 May 2025 114,822 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/50/19 A/S (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2024 108,066 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Feb 2023 98,492 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 91,462 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 84,511 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 73,011 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2019 73,011 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 64,845 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 53,468 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 53,468 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 43,934 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 16 Mar 2016 43,934 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear tyre nailed

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 32,264 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 32,264 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (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 XRN 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 GJ12 XRN, 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 XRN registered?

GJ12 XRN is a 2012 Volvo XC90, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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