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Volvo XC90

Purple · Diesel · 2007 · 2,401 cc

S12 GSYMOT history

S12 GSY is a purple diesel Volvo XC90 first used on 5 Feb 2007. Its MOT expired on 12 Feb 2026 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 158,952 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Feb 2025.

S12 GSY purple Volvo XC90 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volvo XC90, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 12 Feb 2026
Mileage
158,952 mi
At MOT on 13 Feb 2025
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,417 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S12 GSY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
XC90
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,401 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
5 Feb 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Feb 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S12 GSY was last recorded at 158,952 miles on 13 Feb 2025, 17,222 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
141,730 miles · 12 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
17,222 miles
Average per year
8,417 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 158,952 miles
  • 2024 – 141,730 miles
  • 2023 – 140,264 miles
  • 2022 – 130,544 miles
  • 2021 – 122,625 miles
  • 2020 – 115,564 miles
  • 2019 – 110,502 miles
  • 2018 – 93,411 miles
  • 2017 – 86,008 miles
  • 2016 – 81,145 miles
  • 2015 – 75,952 miles
  • 2014 – 69,742 miles
  • 2013 – 62,399 miles
  • 2012 – 52,357 miles
  • 2011 – 46,435 miles
  • 2010 – 35,048 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass158,952 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Both rear lower main arms inner bushes starting to deteriorate

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

23 tests since 26 May 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass158,952 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    158,952 miles
    Test number
    827228936261
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail158,947 miles (+17,217)1 dangerous2 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,947 miles
    Test number
    981986265293
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass141,730 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    141,730 miles
    Test number
    361095814627
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail141,730 miles (+1,466)1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,730 miles
    Test number
    552787476658
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail140,264 miles (+9,720)3 dangerous3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,264 miles
    Test number
    666315114977
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass130,544 miles (+13)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    130,544 miles
    Test number
    474415723519
    • MinorNearside Front Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  7. Fail130,531 miles (+7,906)6 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,531 miles
    Test number
    430304307143
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate value 0.54 (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  8. Pass122,625 miles (+7,061)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    122,625 miles
    Test number
    211364570726
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

  9. Pass115,564 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    115,564 miles
    Test number
    254912849280
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear lower main arms inner bushes starting to deteriorate
    • AdvisoryNearside front suspension top mount bush deteriorating
    • AdvisoryNearside front wishbone front bush deteriorating
    • AdvisoryOffside headlamp beam pattern starting to deteriorate
    • AdvisoryPossible slight play to offside front track rod end
    • AdvisoryRear subframe front bushes separating

  10. Fail115,564 miles (+5,062)1 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,564 miles
    Test number
    709333746015
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear lower main arms inner bushes starting to deteriorate
    • AdvisoryFront and rear brake pads getting low
    • AdvisoryNearside front suspension top mount bush deteriorating
    • AdvisoryNearside front wishbone front bush deteriorating
    • AdvisoryOffside headlamp beam pattern starting to deteriorate
    • AdvisoryPossible slight play to offside front track rod end
    • AdvisoryRear subframe front bushes separating
    • AdvisorySome rear brake imbalance

  11. Pass110,502 miles (+6,093)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    110,502 miles
    Test number
    147650288812
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass104,409 miles (+10,998)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    104,409 miles
    Test number
    623685064121
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass93,411 miles (+7,403)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    93,411 miles
    Test number
    779152868326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass86,008 miles (+4,863)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    86,008 miles
    Test number
    226742513101
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  15. Pass81,145 miles (+5,193)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    81,145 miles
    Test number
    523683751905
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  16. Pass75,952 miles (+6,210)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    75,952 miles
    Test number
    268031055000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass69,742 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    69,742 miles
    Test number
    155227754471

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail69,742 miles (+7,343)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,742 miles
    Test number
    848877754040
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  19. Pass62,399 miles (+10,042)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    62,399 miles
    Test number
    846958753010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass52,357 miles (+5,922)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    52,357 miles
    Test number
    897399752090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass46,435 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2012
    Odometer
    46,435 miles
    Test number
    109766941115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail46,435 miles (+11,387)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,435 miles
    Test number
    258696141442
    • Repaired at testNearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

  23. Pass35,048 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2011
    Odometer
    35,048 miles
    Test number
    292576740174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S12 GSY

Does S12 GSY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S12 GSY expired on 12 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S12 GSY?
The MOT on S12 GSY expired on 12 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S12 GSY done?
S12 GSY was recorded at 158,952 miles at its MOT on 13 Feb 2025, an average of 8,417 miles a year.
Has S12 GSY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S12 GSY has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on S12 GSY ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on S12 GSY find?
S12 GSY passed its latest MOT on 13 Feb 2025 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output, and 2 more.

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