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GU12 AUF

2012 Volvo XC90

Silver Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

121,510 mi
Last recorded121,510 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC9079,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU12 AUF
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 121,510 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2026 121,476 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing smooth on edge (235/60/18) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm-3mm. wearing smooth outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 108,403 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 97,121 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2023 86,911 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 78,418 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 68,705 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2020 62,359 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 51,703 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2018 39,742 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt drivers side, centre and passenger side ()

Pass 15 Feb 2017 29,791 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 25,117 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 20,062 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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GU12 AUF is a 2012 Volvo XC90 in Silver with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 GU12 AUF, 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 GU12 AUF registered?

GU12 AUF is a 2012 Volvo XC90, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is GU12 AUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU12 AUF shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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