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L77 GDP

2012 Volvo XC90

Bronze Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

133,159 mi
Last recorded133,159 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC9079,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL77 GDP
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2012
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 133,159 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2025 127,210 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 120,102 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped and corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear unable to inspect 3rd row seat belts.

Fail 11 Jun 2024 119,981 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped and corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear unable to inspect 3rd row seat belts.

Pass 17 Jun 2023 111,703 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2022 103,890 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2022 103,884 miles

Nearside Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2021 97,018 miles

Signs of slight weep from nearside fuel tank.

Pass 9 Jun 2020 90,535 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 81,496 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 81,493 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Mar 2018 70,025 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 59,898 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2017 59,898 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 47,838 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit low on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 34,568 miles

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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L77 GDP 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 75%.

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 L77 GDP, 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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L77 GDP is a 2012 Volvo XC90, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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