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GV62 WGN

2012 Volvo XC90

Bronze Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

139,502 mi
Last recorded139,502 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC9079,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV62 WGN
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2012
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 139,502 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 2 x nails ()

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

Pass 17 Oct 2024 130,212 miles

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 Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (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 9 Oct 2023 120,386 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 111,907 miles

Offside Front Small chip in windscreen.

Fail 1 Sep 2022 111,903 miles

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

Offside Front Small chip in windscreen.

Pass 28 Sep 2021 100,443 miles

Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Upper Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2021 100,443 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Upper Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 88,840 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2020 88,455 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Offside 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 19 Sep 2019 79,018 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 19 Sep 2019 79,018 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Sep 2018 66,750 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 54,123 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 42,607 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre valve cap missing

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Sep 2016 42,607 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre valve cap missing

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 31,063 miles

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

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

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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GV62 WGN is a 2012 Volvo XC90 in Bronze with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 GV62 WGN, 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 GV62 WGN registered?

GV62 WGN is a 2012 Volvo XC90, first registered on 29 September 2012.

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