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GV12 FVA

2012 Volvo XC90

Grey Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Dec 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

124,966 mi
Last recorded124,966 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC9079,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV12 FVA
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 124,966 miles

steering heavy in operation at low speed.

Pass 16 Dec 2024 114,477 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 18 Dec 2023 102,261 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 19 Dec 2022 91,566 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 80,543 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside rear cracking tearing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside rear on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

advisory engine cover and under tray fitted

Fail 21 Dec 2021 80,543 miles

Position lamp not working offside front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside rear cracking tearing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside rear on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

advisory engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 14 Dec 2020 74,811 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

advisory engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 19 Jun 2019 65,278 miles

advisory engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 12 Jun 2018 55,558 miles

Brake hose slightly twisted nearside front (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

advisory engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 16 Jun 2017 47,967 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 39,902 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 29,182 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2015 29,182 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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GV12 FVA is a 2012 Volvo XC90 in Grey with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 GV12 FVA, 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 GV12 FVA registered?

GV12 FVA is a 2012 Volvo XC90, first registered on 27 June 2012.

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