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GY12 BWK

2012 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

113,773 mi
Last recorded113,773 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC9079,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY12 BWK
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 113,773 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2026 113,773 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2025 112,516 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 109,595 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 106,974 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2022 103,393 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 99,895 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 97,704 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 89,786 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 78,947 miles

OSF tyre punctured

Pass 10 Mar 2017 66,436 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 52,394 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 39,389 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 BWK is a 2012 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 BWK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GY12 BWK registered?

GY12 BWK is a 2012 Volvo XC90, first registered on 27 March 2012.

Is GY12 BWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY12 BWK shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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