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GU12 WUK

2012 Volvo XC90

Silver Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

109,834 mi
Last recorded109,834 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC9079,964 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 109,834 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2025 84,166 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 59,619 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 46,078 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2023 46,045 miles

Offside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (5.2.3 (k))

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2022 44,533 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 42,965 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 41,099 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2020 41,099 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Rotation (5.2.3 (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 38,476 miles

hand brake efficiency only just met 17%

Pass 6 Mar 2018 34,064 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 31,398 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 26,118 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 19,833 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 WUK is a 2012 Volvo XC90 in Silver 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 GU12 WUK, 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 WUK registered?

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

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