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GU12 WTA

2012 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

137,449 mi
Last recorded137,449 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC9079,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU12 WTA
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 137,449 miles

Nail in tyre Nearside front and offside rear ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both front, offside near to excessive ()

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

Fail 5 Feb 2026 137,448 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted Mounting bolt loose (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Lamp glass broken (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Near to excessive ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Feb 2025 130,286 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside and offside ()

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2025 130,285 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged Not releasing seat belt (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside and offside ()

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2024 122,653 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2024 122,651 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2023 109,306 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2023 109,305 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2022 96,489 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 8 Feb 2022 96,487 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Feb 2021 90,541 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 84,111 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 78,222 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 73,142 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 62,671 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 53,941 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 43,306 miles

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 WTA is a 2012 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 GU12 WTA, 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 WTA registered?

GU12 WTA is a 2012 Volvo XC90, first registered on 16 March 2012.

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