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GL12 ANU

2012 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

122,415 mi
Last recorded122,415 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC9079,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL12 ANU
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 122,415 miles

((0.54+5=0,59))..P3,,CLONK FRONT SUS?-NO FAULTS LOCATED USING MOT PROCEDURE--ADVISE FURTHER INVESTIGATION !!..

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2025 107,386 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s n/s front/rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Mar 2025 107,378 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s n/s front/rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 94,410 miles

manufacture covers fitted

power steering pipe corroded and damp

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

Pass 17 Feb 2023 83,155 miles

All rear suspension components corroded

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

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

Manufactures covers fitted

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

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2023 83,154 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All rear suspension components corroded

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

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

Manufactures covers fitted

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2021 72,801 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 63,452 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 54,533 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 47,274 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 35,534 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 May 2016 27,608 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 18,962 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 18,962 miles

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

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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GL12 ANU is a 2012 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 GL12 ANU, 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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GL12 ANU is a 2012 Volvo XC90, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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