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GJ62 SZW

2012 Volvo XC90

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

118,692 mi
Last recorded118,692 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC9079,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ62 SZW
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 118,692 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both-235/60/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 109,523 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low around inside. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth / to limit around inside, very marginal pass. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 98,927 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2023 98,926 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 89,878 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 31 Oct 2022 89,878 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 77,135 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 1 Nov 2021 77,096 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Nov 2020 66,201 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 54,934 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2019 54,909 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2018 45,062 miles

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test in the boot ()

Fail 31 Oct 2018 45,059 miles

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test in the boot ()

Pass 6 Nov 2017 36,229 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2016 28,053 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test in the boot ()

Fail 10 Nov 2016 28,053 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test in the boot ()

Pass 6 Nov 2015 19,909 miles

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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GJ62 SZW is a 2012 Volvo XC90 in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 GJ62 SZW, 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 GJ62 SZW registered?

GJ62 SZW is a 2012 Volvo XC90, first registered on 12 November 2012.

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