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GY12 BVW

2012 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

97,253 mi
Last recorded97,253 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC9079,964 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY12 BVW
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 97,253 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 96,304 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2024 96,293 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 92,915 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2022 89,745 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 89,702 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2021 89,697 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2020 87,271 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 84,716 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 83,303 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides / pair (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2017 75,115 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 69,243 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 54,236 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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GY12 BVW is a 2012 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,401cc 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 GY12 BVW, 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 GY12 BVW registered?

GY12 BVW is a 2012 Volvo XC90, first registered on 15 March 2012.

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The MOT history for GY12 BVW shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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