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GK62 PBU

2012 Volvo XC90

Grey Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

127,251 mi
Last recorded127,251 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC9079,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK62 PBU
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 127,251 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2025 127,020 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 116,914 miles

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

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

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2024 116,914 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 109,137 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 100,700 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 90,484 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2020 82,115 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

Pass 24 Sep 2019 74,899 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2019 74,899 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 67,235 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))

coolant level low

Pass 23 Sep 2017 55,733 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 42,616 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 34,245 miles

both front lower arms slight play

Fail 23 Sep 2015 34,243 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

both front lower arms slight play

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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GK62 PBU is a 2012 Volvo XC90 in Grey with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 GK62 PBU, 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 GK62 PBU registered?

GK62 PBU is a 2012 Volvo XC90, first registered on 26 September 2012.

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