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GL12 EKO

2012 Volvo XC90

Grey Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

150,826 mi
Last recorded150,826 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC9079,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL12 EKO
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 150,826 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2024 140,109 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2024 131,112 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 121,525 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 112,341 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 104,885 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2021 104,760 miles

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

Front brake discs worn

Front number plate damaged,recommend it to be replaced

Pass 12 Jul 2019 90,023 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 79,647 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2018 79,647 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 66,206 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 53,582 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 53,582 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 May 2015 40,842 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (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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GL12 EKO is a 2012 Volvo XC90 in Grey 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 EKO, 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 GL12 EKO registered?

GL12 EKO is a 2012 Volvo XC90, first registered on 30 May 2012.

Is GL12 EKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL12 EKO shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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