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GL12 LFE

2012 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

120,877 mi
Last recorded120,877 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC9079,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 120,877 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play tie rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play tie rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2026 120,874 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play tie rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play tie rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 118,252 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 115,270 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 111,376 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 107,866 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 103,909 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 99,825 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2019 89,008 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 76,227 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 64,849 miles

covers fitted

emissions to clean

Fail 3 Aug 2017 64,798 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

covers fitted

emissions to clean

Pass 14 Jun 2016 57,158 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 45,170 miles

rear brake discs rusty

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 LFE 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 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LFE, 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 LFE registered?

GL12 LFE is a 2012 Volvo XC90, first registered on 19 July 2012.

Is GL12 LFE safe to buy?

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