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GU62 URH

2012 Volvo XC90

Silver Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

158,637 mi
Last recorded158,637 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC9079,964 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU62 URH
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 158,637 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 18 Sep 2025 158,637 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2024 148,757 miles

Nearside Rear hand brake effort low only just made mot min standards

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

Pass 22 Sep 2023 136,176 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2022 124,623 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

both front tyres worn on outside edges

Pass 4 Oct 2021 111,808 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Oct 2020 99,982 miles

Light switch loose in housing, not insecure.

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 2 Oct 2020 99,982 miles

Light switch loose in housing, not insecure.

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 89,891 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2019 89,848 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

nearside and offside front tyres worn beyond service standards on inside and outside edges

Pass 3 Oct 2018 75,864 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2017 62,177 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outside edge

Offside Front tyre worn on outside edge

could not fully check 3rd row seats/seatbelts as boot full

Pass 19 Sep 2016 49,892 miles

Nearside Front tyre balding on inside and outside edges

Offside Front tyre balding on inside and outside edges

Rear both 3rd row seats/seatbelts not fully checked due to boot full of customer belongings

Pass 24 Sep 2015 36,300 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 36,300 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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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GU62 URH is a 2012 Volvo XC90 in Silver with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 GU62 URH, 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 GU62 URH registered?

GU62 URH is a 2012 Volvo XC90, first registered on 6 October 2012.

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